Get your child to read with these exciting books meant to keep their minds captivated. The pond monster freddie fernortner fearless first grader, book 10. Michigan chillers author ignites march is reading month. Maggie wells, a 12yearold girl living in a small fishing village, spends her days. Christopher wright is the author of dozens of horror fiction books for children and young adults. It was the first book she has read from cover to cover. His american chillers series, michigan chillers series, and freddie fernortner fearless first grader series have more than 5 million copies in print. He also writes novels for adults under the name christopher knight. Oh, sure, he was in many ways a very normal first grader. Tadpole trouble freddie fernortner, fearless first grader. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The presentation by rand, is part of the march is reading month calendar of events for the school.
He writes under the pseudonyms johnathan rand and christopher knight. Unwrap a complete list of books by johnathan rand and find books available for. In the historic town of norvelt, pennsylvania, twelve year old jack gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, girl scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and. When he was just one year old, he could speak very clearly. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. Almost all of wrights books except american chillers take place in his home. The fantastic flying bicycle freddie fernortner fearless first grader by johnathan. When i read these scary books, i found it hard to finish any of them, as their plots were totally ludicrous. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The paperback of the frankenfreddie freddie fernortner series.
Almost all of wrights books save american chillers take place in his home state of michigan. Something is lurking in the pond near freddie s house. My students need journals to write responses to their reading and colored pencils to make illustrations in their journals. Chewy, freddie s cat, takes a ride on the tail of a kite. His oneact and fulllength plays are performed mostly in high schools, middle schools, colleges, and community theaters. Recommended chapter book series for early readers by our two kids 2 comments literacy, reading by matt renwick. It couldnt have been the most exciting trip to the mall for an eight year old boy. From celebrity authored stories to traditional tales and exciting new takes on the classics, our wide range of childrens books for 8 to 12year. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. He writes the freddie fernortner series for lower elementaryaged readers and the chiller books for upper elementary ages, both under the rand pseudonym.
And when he was only three, he knew the names of every single state in america. Almost all of wrights books except american chillers take place in his home state of michigan. He even has a cat that chews gum and blows bubbles. The fantastic flying bicycle by johnathan rand goodreads. Freddie, chipper and darla visit a brandnew costume shop that just opened down the street. The 50 year old has sold more than 5 million books in 15 years. My 10 year old happened to pick up an american chillers at the library. Oh, sure, he was in many ways, a normal first grader, with a few small exceptions. Rand wrote his first book, mayhem on mackinac island, in 2000.
My 7 year old daughter enjoys all the freddie fernortner books. The fantastic flying bicycle freddie fernortner fearless. When freddie, darla and chipper put together a big box fort they ge. Have you ever wanted to give up, to throw in the towel. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. I wish it were available on cd as my cassettes are getting tired. Freddie fernortner series by johnathan rand goodreads. We loved how the author creatively paired a scifi story with a michigan city. Which is why reading comingofage books becomes very relevant at this age. Interview with michigan chiller author johnathan rand aka. The books are fun and exciting at a 5 year old level. Freddie fernortner, fearless first grader books are awesome. A while back, me and my friend chris bly stumbled upon the american and michigan chillers books by johnathan rand. The fantastic flying bicycle freddie fernortner fearless first.
If you liked freddie fernortner, then give one of these a try. It starts off with an apparently omniscient narrarator who may or may not be johnathan rand. My son is in second grade and seven years old and needed a little motivation when it came to reading. Johnathan rand speaks at kirtland kirtland community college. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. We just finished book 3 and are waiting for books 4, 5 and 6 to arrive so we can continue on. Jonathan rand playwright of the most popular stage plays. If you are a first grade teacher, these books are must haves. In addition, rands works also include 10 freddie fernortner books for first and second.
Join freddie, darla and chipper on another adventure. Christopher wright, born november 24, 1964 in pontiac, michigan, is the author of dozens of horror fiction books for children and young adults. Freddie and his friends build a bike that actually fli. Those are words of encouragement this morning from a 12yearold who. My class needs michigan fiction books and personal journals. Fearless first grader by johnathan rand audio craft pr inc.
If you havent read one, it is about a boy named freddie and his adventures with his friends. Community service 12, cosmetology 1, emergency services 2. Johnathan rands series of american chillers will keep you turning the pages of every book. Chewys big adventure freddie fernortner fearless first grader johnathan rand on. But even highly successful authors arent immune to the vagaries of humiliation. The pond monster freddie fernortner fearless first grader. The fantastic flying bicycle i wasnt even aware that this partictular series of books existed until my friend and cofounder of this partictular blog, chris bly, gave me this book at school last year. Tadpole trouble freddie fernortner, fearless first grader, book 11 johnathan rand on. See more ideas about books, childrens books and books for teens. After a lot of research i found the ready freddy series and thought it would be perfect for him and i was right. Freddie s dog walking service by johnathan rand 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Johnathan rand is a household name if youve got kids. Just like the characters in the books theyre reading, 11 and 12yearolds are.
Brother and sister, spencer and serena, have become the keepers of their find. For over 150 years, it has been an important beacon for all who have plied the waters of lake michigan. Jonathan rand is the playwright behind the mostproduced, most popular stage comedies in the world. The pond monster freddie fernortner fearless first grader, book 10 by johnathan rand 20090504 johnathan rand on. Johnathan rands freddie fernortner fearless first grader books in. Theyre taken back in time millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the planet. Freddie, chipper and darla visit a brandnew costume shop that just. The magical wading pool freddie fernortner, fearless.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The magical wading pool freddie fernortner, fearless first grader paperback january 31, 2007. Another childmaybe 6 years old is so overcome by rands presence. You will make it possible for my students to explore a different genre of literature and become excited about reading. I do believe these freddie books will make my four year old. Johnathan rand is currently considered a single author. He loves the ready freddy books, he is constantly laughing and telling me what happened in the book. Chilling out in reading donorschoose project by mrs.
My students need 30 book titles that have a setting in the state of michigan. Chewy step into freddie s sandbox something terrifying happens. Inspiring north texas 12yearold writes book titled. Published by user, 12 years ago this was one of the first books that i read aloud with my six year old daughter, who was already an avid reader of the junie b. Interview with michigan chiller author johnathan rand aka chris wright. Old dolls unearthed after many years below ground slowly become alive. The book of silly scenarios, challenging choices, and hilarious situations the whole family will love. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Recommended chapter book series for early readers by our. Each chapter is only a few pages long and leaves you hanging. These books have been our favorites this year by far. The fantastic flying bicycle freddie fernortner fearless first grader by johnathan rand. Chewys big adventure freddie fernortner fearless first grader by johnathan rand. Michigan chillers author johnathon rand interview one of the first series books we introduced to our son was the michigan chillers series, written by local author johnathan rand.
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