Martha Freeman

Writes funny books for kids

Martha's Life

The Case of the Grim Grown-Up

Some people never want to grow up.

Many people see growing up as grim necessity.

And a few – but not many -- think the whole growing up deal is pretty good.

That's what I learned when I asked fans....

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Kids Wanna Know

One of my favorite questions from my recent school visit to Altoona, Pennsylvania, was this from a fourth grader: Were you born when the Titanic sailed in 1858?

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Five Things I've Learned So Far from My Impending Move

  1. If someone gives or lends you a key, label it immediately.

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Did Anyone Ever Steal Your Christmas?

I have two questions. First, has anyone ever stolen your Christmas like in "Who is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas?" Second, have you thought about other holidays that people could steal, like St. Patrick's Day and Flag Day? Thanks for answering!

Jane Kinney, Age 8, Haddonfield, N.J.

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Max and the Coyote

Mrs. Little's class at Newport Elementary School writes with the following question: How did Max get away from the coyote?

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