I, Freddy - Book One in the Golden Hampster SeriesPulbished: Scholastic Press
Pages: 214
Genre: Fantasy, Fiction
Rating: Thumbs Up!!
In this book we are introduced to Freddy Auratus, a glorious golden hampster, who lives in the pet shop. He is not like other hampsters and does not like the wheel or other joys of the other hampsters. His only fear is the eternal hibernation to which many of his family members have went. In this, he seeks to be adopted by a family. In the end he is adopted by Sophie, a little girl who is learning to read and loves Freddy very much. Freddy learns to read very quickly, but cannot communicate. He also is always locked in his cage, and he wants freedom - freedom from the cage and freedom to read whatever, whenever he would like. He does figure out how to get out of his cage, but then the MOM gets rid of him to Mr. John's. Sophie can still visit, but Freddy is very sad. Adjustments and new friends are made at Mr. John's, and Freddy's secret is revealed with the use of a computer (and keyboard).
I rated this book a "Thumbs Up!!" because it was a fun story. I did think it was somewhat hard to get into in the first two chapters, but then the story quickly picked up. The author and translator have created a very fun, interesting, and descriptive book that is appropriate for boys and girls, alike. All can enjoy this exciting tale!
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