About “Freddy Plays Football”
Freddy Plays Football (1949) is the 16th book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Wiese. In the story, Freddy and the Bean animals work to expose a fake relative of Mrs. Bean, leading to Freddy's imprisonment after he is accused of stealing money from the impostor. Meanwhile, the town of Centerboro becomes enthusiastic about football, sparked in part by Freddy's involvement in the sport.
Book details
- First published
- 1949