The first grade Winter Olympics are coming to Mrs. Wushy's classroom, and everyone is ready to compete. Freddy Thresher is known as a shark expert, but he is determined to prove he is also a snowshoe whiz. When the class bully challenges him, Freddy makes a bold bet that he will take home the gold medal in the Snowshoe Race. Suddenly realizing he might be in over his head, Freddy throws himself into a rigorous snowshoe boot camp to prepare. Amid intense sled pulls, the infamous Snowball Toss, and a whole lot of chilly chaos, Freddy learns that winning is not the only thing that matters. Filled with wintertime fun and gentle lessons about good sportsmanship, this engaging chapter book delivers an action packed, snowy adventure that will keep newly independent readers turning the pages.