FREDDY AND THE BEAN HOME NEWS

The tradition of enlightened farmyard creatures runs throughout children's literature and is well represented in the seasoned adventures of Freddy the Pig and his barnyard cronies. Communicating with humans and tackling matters of local import cause no insurmountable problems for these intrepid characters. In this installment of the Freddy series, freedom of the press is at stake. Narrator John McDonough is as unflappable as Freddy himself. His rich voice, even tone, and steady pace bring credibility to the most preposterous situations. His characterizations shine whether he is portraying the senator, the conniving detective, or the mirror-crazed rooster. A.R. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 06]