David Baldacci

Dealing with a school bully is never easy, but Freddy has a brilliant plan to finally set Adam Spanker straight. While trying to figure out how to stop the biggest bully around, Freddy stumbles upon something completely unbelievable. He has discovered the hidden laboratory of a famous, long-lost scientist named Silas Finklebean. Inside the dusty lab, Freddy finds amazing gadgets and top-secret instructions on how to build a real working time machine. Now, Freddy has a massive choice to make. Should he use the incredible scientific secrets to handle his bully problem, or is this discovery meant for something much bigger? Join Freddy on a hilarious and unpredictable adventure as he dives into the wacky world of science and mystery. You will be cheering for him as he tries to outsmart Adam Spanker and uncover the wild truth about what really happened to the brilliant Silas Finklebean.

What would you do if your favorite snack suddenly sprang to life? Freddy Funkhouser loves experimenting in his top-secret laboratory, but his latest invention just got completely out of control. Thanks to a wild science mix-up, Freddy has accidentally animated a giant batch of regular french fries. Now, these greasy, salty snacks are alive and running wild, wreaking total havoc all over the community. As if chasing down runaway food was not hard enough, Freddy still has a major rivalry to worry about. He is determined to beat the neighborhood bully, Adam Spanker, in the big Founder's Day parade float contest. Freddy has to use all of his scientific smarts to capture his deep-fried disaster before it ruins the entire parade. Get ready for a hilariously messy adventure full of wacky science and nonstop laughs. You will be on the edge of your seat watching Freddy try to save his town from the ultimate fast-food invasion.