Freddy the Pilot
Grade 4-7-Move over Wilbur and Poppleton. Make room for another plucky and remarkable pig called Freddy. In this high-flying adventure, Freddy must save the lovely Mademoiselle Rose, a bareback rider in Mr. Boomschmidt's Stupendous and Unexcelled Circus, from a ghastly fate: marriage to the wealthy but sour-faced Mr. Watson P. Condiment. When Mlle. Rose politely sends Mr. Condiment packing, he threatens to shut down the circus if she does not accept his proposal. Narrated by veteran actor John McDonough, the understated humor in this 1952 classic by Walter R. Brooks soars to new heights as Freddy and his friends at the Bean farm hatch an ingenious plan to spare Mademoiselle Rose and save Mr. Boomschmidt's circus. In a droll fashion, McDonough's rich, deep voice provides just the right touch for each animal. Listeners of all ages will delight in the lively escapades of Freddy and his peers: Sniffy the skunk, Uncle Wesley the duck, Jinx the cat, and Mrs. Wiggins the cow. An enchanting fantasy sure to please everyone.Celeste Steward, Contra Costa County Library, Danville, CACopyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.