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Freddy the Detective

Inspired by his latest reading of Sherlock Holmes, Freddy the Pig decides it’s time to put his keen mind to work. Setting up shop as a private detective on the Bean farm, Freddy quickly finds that mystery has a way of finding him. What begins with puzzling disappearances among the farm animals soon grows into a much larger case―one involving clever criminals, elaborate schemes, and a showdown that tests Freddy’s wits, courage, and sense of justice. With the help (and occasional hindrance) of the farm’s unforgettable animal cast, Freddy tackles each case with humor, confidence, and a flair for dramatic deduction. From clever clues to a memorable trial scene in the barn, the story blends classic detective tropes with warm, laugh‑out‑loud storytelling.

Publication Date
1932
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Reading level
Upper Elementary
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Animals

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