Walter R. Brooks
(1886 - 1958)
Walter Rollin Brooks (January 9, 1886 – August 17, 1958) was an American writer best remembered for his short stories and children’s books, particularly those about Freddy the Pig and other anthropomorphic animal inhabitants of the “Bean farm” in upstate New York.
His most enduring works are the 26 books he wrote about Freddy the Pig and his friends.
Bibliography
Freddy Goes to Florida (1949)
In this, their first adventure, the animals of the Bean farm, Freddy, Charles, Jinx, Hank, Mrs. Wiggins and the rest travel to Florida for the winter. Originally published as To and Again.
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Freddy Goes to the North Pole (1951)
Freddy and his friends start a successful animal tourism business but run into trouble on a trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus, rescuing two children on the way. This book was originally published under the title More to and Again.
Freddy Plays Football (1949)
Freddy goes to high school so he can play on the football team. Back at the farm he investigates Aaron Doty who claims to be Mrs. Bean’s brother.
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Freddy Rides Again (1951)
A banker moves in next to the Bean farm and tries to throw his weight around, but Freddy and his animal friends persuade him of the error of his ways.
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Freddy the Cowboy (1950)
Freddy buys Cy, a buckskin bronco, and is soon spending his days in the saddle, when not worrying about the Horrible Ten and fighting off dude ranch bank robbers.
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Freddy the Detective (1932)
Freddy discovers a talent for detective work and is soon on the case of the missing toy train.
Freddy the Magician (1947)
Freddy, that multi-talented pig, takes up stage magic and prestidigitation.
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Freddy the Pied Piper (1946)
When Mr. Boomschmidt’s circus falls on hard times, Freddy and his friends rally around so the show can go on.
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Freddy the Pilot (1952)
Mr. Boomschmidt’s Circus is threatened by a spurned suitor, but Freddy and his friends are there with the aid of their skunk and rabbit paratroops - and then there’s the Benjamin Bean Improved Self-Filling Piggy Bank.
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Freddy the Politician (1948)
The Bean farm animals found the first animal republic and Mrs. Wiggins runs for president. In the meantime Freddy is founding the First Animal Bank of Centerboro. Originally published as Wiggins for President.
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Freddy’s Cousin Weedly (1940)
Cousin Weedly is terribly shy, so Freddy and Jinx take him to the Bean farm to cure him. Meanwhile the Beans are touring Europe but Aunt Effie arrives to claim her silver teapot.
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Henry’s Dog Henry (1965)
Henry names his new dog Henry, with consequences you can easily imagine. This story was first published in Story Parade magazine June 1954 with pictures by Feodor Rojankovsky.
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Jimmy Takes Vanishing Lessons (1965)
Jimmy decides to investigate his aunt’s haunted house and sure enough meets the ghost who haunts it.
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More To and Again (1930)
Freddy organizes a tour to visit Santa Claus at the North Pole and many adventures ensue, including the rescue of two children by the Bean farm animals and their friends.
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Santa's Footprints and Other Christmas Stories (1948)
An anthology of Christmas short stories for younger readers.
Walter R. Brooks
Elizabeth Yates
Et al
The Story of Freginald (1936)
Freginald joins the Boomschmidt Circus and meets fellow poet Freddy the pig. Together they solve a mystery and save the Circus.
To and Again (1927)
In this, their first adventure, the animals of the Bean farm, Freddy, Charles, Jinx, Hank, Mrs.Wiggins, and the rest go to Florida for the winter. Later republished as Freddy Goes to Florida and re-illustrated by Kurt Wiese.
Read online at archive.org.
Wiggins for President (1939)
The Bean farm animals found the first animal republic and Mrs. Wiggins runs for president. In the meantime Freddy is founding the First Animal Bank of Centerboro. Later published as Freddy the Politician.
The Wit and Wisdom of Freddy and His Friends (2000)
A collection of short sayings from the saga of Freddy the pig with appropriate illustrations.
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