Ready, Freddy! Books in Order
Part ofAbby Klein Books in OrderFind the Ready, Freddy! books by Abby Klein in order, with short summaries, series background, and simple tips on where new readers should begin.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
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Ready, Freddy! books in publication order
27 books
Homework Hassles
by Abby Klein
2004
Freddy has to do a report on a nocturnal animal, but he has no idea what to choose. A late-night adventure with Robbie gives him material, though not in the way he expected.
The King of Show-and-Tell
by Abby Klein
2004
Robbie brings a real alligator head to class, and Freddy is desperate to top it. When he finds something unusual, he just has to get it to school without trouble at home.
Tooth Trouble
by Abby Klein
2004
Freddy is the only kid in class who has not lost a tooth, and Max keeps calling him a baby. Getting his name on the Big Tooth board becomes the most important mission in first grade.
Don't Sit On My Lunch!
by Abby Klein
2005
Freddy wants the open spot on the peewee hockey team, but so does Max. With Jessie secretly coaching him, he has to stand up to a bully on and off the ice.
Help! A Vampire's Coming!
by Abby Klein
2005
Freddy gets swept up in spooky talk and becomes sure something scary is headed his way. His imagination does the rest, turning ordinary first grade life into a mini horror show.
Talent Show Scardey-Pants
by Abby Klein
2005
Freddy wants to shine at the school talent show, but performing in front of everyone is terrifying. Tricks, nerves, and first grade pride make this one especially funny.
Halloween Fraidy-Cat
by Abby Klein
2006
Freddy wants a Halloween costume that is perfect, scary enough to impress, but not so scary that it backfires. As always, a simple school event turns into a comic worry fest.
Shark Tooth Tale
by Abby Klein
2006
Finding a real shark tooth should make Freddy's life perfect for at least one day. Keeping his favorite treasure safe is another story.
Yikes Bikes!
by Abby Klein
2006
A bike problem becomes a very big deal in Freddy's world. He has to face a challenge that should be fun, but feels a lot scarier once pride and classmates get involved.
Stop That Hamster!
by Abby Klein
2007
A loose hamster is enough to throw Freddy's day into chaos. Catching the little escape artist turns into a fast, funny chase through familiar first grade territory.
Super-Secret Valentine
by Abby Klein
2007
Freddy wants to make Jessie the best valentine in class without his mom, sister, or Max finding out. Keeping that secret may be harder than making the gift.
The Pumpkin Elf Mystery
by Abby Klein
2007
When strange messes start turning up around the classroom pumpkin, Freddy is sure a trickster is at work. He jumps into the mystery and tries to solve it before Halloween fun is ruined.
Camping Catastrophe
by Abby Klein
2008
Freddy heads off on a camping trip with Robbie, even though Suzie bets he will be too scared to stay the whole night. Freddy refuses to lose, but the woods are not making it easy.
Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble
by Abby Klein
2008
Thanksgiving brings Freddy another school-sized crisis, complete with holiday excitement and comic panic. What starts as a simple seasonal project quickly turns into turkey trouble.
The One Hundredth Day of School!
by Abby Klein
2008
The hundredth day of school means each student has to bring one hundred of something. Freddy wants his choice to stand out, but that only makes the pressure feel bigger.
Firehouse Fun
by Abby Klein
2009
Freddy's class visits the local firehouse to learn about fire safety, and the trip is packed with excitement. A simple school outing becomes another chance for Freddy to worry, wonder, and show off.
Ready, Set, Snow!
by Abby Klein
2009
When Mrs. Wushy announces a mini Winter Olympics, Freddy boasts that he can win the snowshoe race. Now he has to train fast and face Max with the whole class watching.
The Perfect Present
by Abby Klein
2009
Christmas is coming, and Freddy gets caught up in the search for the perfect gift. What should be a cheerful holiday project turns into another funny first grade problem.
Apple Orchard Race
by Abby Klein
2010
On a field trip to an apple orchard, Freddy gets to pick apples, drink cider, and hunt for a hidden prize. Beating Max to the special wooden apple is another matter.
Going Batty
by Abby Klein
2010
Freddy's class is learning about bats, but the real problem is the strange noise in his attic at night. With Robbie beside him, Freddy goes looking for a monster and finds more than he expected.
Science Fair Flop
by Abby Klein
2010
Everyone is excited about the school science fair except Freddy, who is sure Robbie has a better project. Then Freddy's own experiment gets thrown away, and he has to scramble before the fair becomes a total flop.
The Penguin Problem
by Abby Klein
2010
Freddy's class learns that penguins are in trouble, and suddenly he wants to help. Good intentions are easy, but figuring out what a first grader can actually do is the hard part.
A Very Crazy Christmas
by Abby Klein
2011
Freddy is excited for Christmas, especially because cousins Kelly and Kasey are coming to visit. With those twins around, the holiday is sure to be lively, messy, and very funny.
Shark Attack!
by Abby Klein
2011
An aquarium field trip should be Freddy's dream day, complete with real sharks and a shark quiz. But when his lucky shark tooth goes missing, the trip suddenly feels a lot more stressful.
Save the Earth!
by Abby Klein
2012
Freddy's class is learning about Earth Day and all the little things kids can do to help the planet. If he can finish every challenge on the Team Green list, he might actually make a difference.
The Reading Race
by Abby Klein
2013
Freddy's class is competing in a read-a-thon, and the top reader wins five books while the whole class could earn an author visit. Freddy wants to win so badly that he starts thinking bigger than usual.
The Giant Swing
by Abby Klein
2014
A trip to the county fair sounds perfect until Max says Freddy will be too scared to ride anything big. Freddy is determined to prove him wrong, even if it means facing the Giant Swing.
Ready, Freddy! books in chronological order

Tooth Trouble
by Abby Klein
2004Ready, Freddy!, Book 1
The King of Show-and-Tell
by Abby Klein
2004Ready, Freddy!, Book 2
Homework Hassles
by Abby Klein
2004Ready, Freddy!, Book 3
Don't Sit On My Lunch!
by Abby Klein
2005Ready, Freddy!, Book 4
Talent Show Scardey-Pants
by Abby Klein
2005Ready, Freddy!, Book 5
Help! A Vampire's Coming!
by Abby Klein
2005Ready, Freddy!, Book 6
Yikes Bikes!
by Abby Klein
2006Ready, Freddy!, Book 7
Halloween Fraidy-Cat
by Abby Klein
2006Ready, Freddy!, Book 8
Shark Tooth Tale
by Abby Klein
2006Ready, Freddy!, Book 9
Super-Secret Valentine
by Abby Klein
2007Ready, Freddy!, Book 10
The Pumpkin Elf Mystery
by Abby Klein
2007Ready, Freddy!, Book 11
Stop That Hamster!
by Abby Klein
2007Ready, Freddy!, Book 12
The One Hundredth Day of School!
by Abby Klein
2008Ready, Freddy!, Book 13
Camping Catastrophe
by Abby Klein
2008Ready, Freddy!, Book 14
Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble
by Abby Klein
2008Ready, Freddy!, Book 15
Ready, Set, Snow!
by Abby Klein
2009Ready, Freddy!, Book 16
Firehouse Fun
by Abby Klein
2009Ready, Freddy!, Book 17
The Perfect Present
by Abby Klein
2009Ready, Freddy!, Book 18
The Penguin Problem
by Abby Klein
2010Ready, Freddy!, Book 19
Apple Orchard Race
by Abby Klein
2010Ready, Freddy!, Book 20
Going Batty
by Abby Klein
2010Ready, Freddy!, Book 21
Science Fair Flop
by Abby Klein
2010Ready, Freddy!, Book 22
A Very Crazy Christmas
by Abby Klein
2011Ready, Freddy!, Book 23
Shark Attack!
by Abby Klein
2011Ready, Freddy!, Book 24
Save the Earth!
by Abby Klein
2012Ready, Freddy!, Book 25
The Reading Race
by Abby Klein
2013Ready, Freddy!, Book 26
The Giant Swing
by Abby Klein
2014Ready, Freddy!, Book 27
Series background & context
The original Ready, Freddy! books follow Freddy Thresher through first grade at Lincoln Elementary. Freddy loves sharks, talks as if the stakes are always enormous, and has a real gift for turning ordinary school problems into all-day emergencies. That is the joke of the series, but it is also why the books work so well. To Freddy, losing a tooth or bringing the right thing for show-and-tell really can feel like the biggest problem in the world.
That first-grade scale is the whole charm.
Freddy's world is built around a strong supporting cast. Robbie is his best friend and frequent partner in plans that do not stay simple for long. Jessie is athletic, loyal, and often braver than Freddy. Chloe can be bossy, Max Sellars is the bully Freddy keeps running into, and Mrs. Wushy is the teacher trying to keep everything moving. At home, Suzie and Freddy's parents add more teasing, more pressure, and more chances for things to go sideways.
Most books take one familiar kid experience and let it snowball. In Tooth Trouble, Freddy is desperate to lose a tooth. In The King of Show-and-Tell, he needs something cooler than Robbie's alligator head. Later books send him through Halloween, Valentine's Day, camping, a science fair, field trips, winter games, and Earth Day projects. Titles like Ready, Set, Snow!, Firehouse Fun, The Penguin Problem, Save the Earth!, and The Reading Race show how widely the series ranges while still staying firmly planted in a first grader's daily life.
The tone is funny, fast, and just dramatic enough. Freddy worries, boasts, guesses wrong, and then has to deal with the results. Max brings tension, but the books are not mean. They are much more interested in embarrassment, rivalry, friendship, and those small moments when kids figure something out about themselves. John McKinley's illustrations add extra motion and give Freddy's expressions a lot of the comedy. Many editions even hide the word fin in the art, which feels exactly right for a shark-obsessed hero.
Another nice thing about the series is how easy it is to dip in. The books are mostly standalone adventures, so a reader can pick up Halloween Fraidy-Cat or Shark Attack! without much trouble. But reading in order lets the classroom feel more and more familiar over time. You get to know Mrs. Wushy's routines, Freddy's habits, and the way one small problem can grow into a very big deal by the final chapter.
These are school stories first, and that is a strength. Abby Klein understands how children talk, brag, panic, and bounce back, and she keeps the books closely tuned to that reality. Even when Freddy is overreacting, the emotions feel true.
If you want funny early chapter books about school, friendship, and everyday kid-sized disasters, this is the center of Abby Klein's world. The books are short, lively, and welcoming, and they make first grade feel both hilarious and important.
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