Valentine's Day has arrived, and first grader Freddy Thresher is on a top secret mission. He desperately wants to make a special, personalized card for his best friend Jessie to show her how much he cares. The only problem is that Freddy is terrified of being teased. If the class bully or his other classmates catch him making a heartfelt valentine, he knows they will never let him live it down. To keep his project completely under wraps, Freddy resorts to breaking a few rules at home and dodging his classmates in the hallways. This sweet and humorous chapter book perfectly navigates the social dynamics of elementary school holidays. Young readers will root for Freddy as he carefully cuts, pastes, and sneaks his way to delivering the perfect secret message.