Fritz Fombie Have No Fear

Fritz Fombie #1

by T.E. Antonino

Fannie’s a fourth grader with a problem. She’s afraid of so many things that she keeps a list of fears on her bedroom door. She’s scared of the dentist. She’s scared when her parents leave for the weekend and she has to deal with mean babysitter, Buz, and she’s terrified of telling cute Frank Oliver how she feels about him. But more than anything, she’s scared of Stink Warts the Horrible.

Stink Warts is the monster who might live under Fannie’s bed. She feeds him leftovers at night in case he exists.

One horrible week, Fannie learns the school is having a sock hop. If she doesn’t talk to Frank now, nasty Priscilla Nettles will. To make matters worse, Fannie’s parents are taking a trip, which means Buz will bully her all weekend.

Scared, Fannie accidently calls upon the great powers of the universe, which send Fritz Fombie. This young zombie helps Fannie confront her worst fears—starting with his pet, a monster named Stink Warts.

A lighthearted tale of facing your fears, Fritz FomBie Have No Fear mixes suspense and humor to keep eight- to thirteen-year-olds laughing and on the edge of their seats.

Genres: Childrens

130 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2015

About the author

T. E. Antonino is an author in multiple genres. He also happens to be an illustrator. Writing and art fill up 90% of the available space in his head. He loves to try loose teas from all over Asia. Reading, hiking, and the occasional adventure keep him humming along nicely. Many more of his books will see the light of day shortly.

Reviews

[T.E. Antonino · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote Fritz Fombie Have No Fear to be a whimsical, funny, and suspenseful story that kids could get lost in. As I was writing the book, I soon realized the societal benefit of the protagonist overcoming her fears. I began to focus on that aspect and made it flow nicely into the story. I feel I've written a book that's a barrel full of fun to read and a book that also helps children to see they're bigger than their fears. Happy readings from top to bottom.

[Mysti Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book at a recent convention, signed by the author himself I might add, and gave it to my 10 year old daughter to read. She loved it! Most books she reads are those she has to read for school, but this one was totally extracurricular, and she finished it without me having to prompt her to read. The mom in me says this must be a good book for that age group since my daughter's not a dedicated bookworm. I also read the first chapter and thought it very well-written, appropriate language for kiddos in late elementary, early middle school, with a really cute storyline. If you're worried about the "undead" element, don't worry, there are no Walking Dead zombies in this book. Give it a try!

[Petite · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. It was cute, funny and had some lessons learned. I read the book first before shipping it to my grand-daughter. I like to read the books so that when I speak with them we will have something more to talk about and discuss what was read. Children's spirits just light up when you can relate to their young minds. I know my eleven year old grand-daughter will really enjoy reading this book and so will her younger brother who is eight. They both love to read and I encourage it.

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this children's book in a recent Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

This is a wonderful children's story, but now in a dilemma as which of my grandchildren to give it to. One of my grandson's is into monster stories, another enjoys pirates and dragons and a granddaughter who is a little older at 10 yrs. Perhaps I will keep this book myself and then all can enjoy when they come to visit. Recommended.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Won it from Goodreads (thank you so much), and it's another that will go on the shelf for my great grandson!

I found the title slightly misleading "Fritz FomBie Have No Fear" as I expected the main character to be Fritz, not Fannie. Fannie is a young girl who is afraid of EVERYTHING! Her dentist, the monster under her bed (Stink Warts the Horrible), thunder, you name it (since she probably has). She keeps the list on her bedroom door and adds at least one entry a day. With that problem, it isn't hard to imagine she spends her entire life being scared.

At the story's beginning, she is worried about Stink Warts, the dentist (needs 2 fillings), school and the school sock hop. Luckily, she's forgotten that her parents were taking a weekend trip, and she and her brother Benny would need a sitter.

She had worked herself up into a real tizzie before they left, and the only thing keeping her somewhat sane was her girlfriend Abby, who was spending the weekend at Fannie's house. The regular sitter couldn't come, and the replacement, Buz, had stolen Fannie's ice cream cone when she was smaller. Needless to say, she was now afraid of him. Throw in a thunderstorm on the first night, and we have Fannie totally terrified. Luckily, she accidentally called for help and was heard by the universe, which sent Fritz to her aid.

This is a story of friendship and learning to conquer fear, and it is told enchantingly. Definitely recommend it to 3rd graders and above.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book after entering the giveaway for it because I thought it would be a good addition to my school library. It is a cute story about friendship and overcoming fears. The author creatively used a common fear of having monsters under the bed as an opening. Readers will be delighted to learn just how lovable "Stink Warts the Horrible" really is and they will cheer for the unlikely zombie hero, Fritz Fombie. I think the second and third grade students at my school will enjoy the book very much.

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this from a Goodreads giveaway. I actually really liked it even though it is for kids. It was a unique story and Fannie was very relatable. It had some words that I'm not sure kids will understand but I'm going to give it to my niece and nephew and see what they think. Great cliffhanger at the end too!

[Theresa Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great and enjoyable book! It is wildly and creative imaginative story! It is a chapter book. Kids of all ages would find this book entertaining! It is perfect for someone to read it to the younger children as a bed time story, reading a chapter each night. I enjoyed the pictures at the end of each chapter.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story!

This was a cute story about a little girl who needs to overcome her fears. She somehow summons a friendly zombie to help her. In the end, Fannie does overcome her fears with Fritz's help.

*I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. The review is my own, honest and unsolicited.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this kindle edition of Fritz Fombie from goodreads. I read this with my 10 yr old grandson. He loved it! He is just getting into reading and I enjoy finding books that keep his interest. This is a fun lighthearted story that has a message that kids can relate to.

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. My 9 year old loves it. It is funny with characters that are very relatable to kids. Along with a few teaching moments sprinkled in this book is a great addition to summer reading lists and bookshelf must haves.

[Melanie Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is perfect for any child just getting into chapter books. It is a fun little read and has some good life lessons. There is also some mischief to help keep them enticed. I would not add to the reading list past 6th grade though as the reader may have a hard time relating.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for a child who has fears of everyday things and monsters under the bed. My grandchildren will enjoy reading it. I'm keeping it on my Kindle for when they visit.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful children’s book

[Janine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book through Goodreads Giveaways for an honest review.

This is a cute book about helping a little girl overcome her fears.

[Nancie Lafferty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book to read to your kids, especially ones with fearfulness. Help them choose to be brave.

[Nancie Lafferty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book on facing your fears.

[Mandy]

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads Giveaway!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fritz Fombie is sent to Fannie in answer to her call to the universe for help. His pet Stink Warts the Horrible lives under Fannie's bed. Fannie feeds it macaroni to keep it from eating her. Fannie is afraid of so many things that she has a long list of her fears written out. Fritz will help her but not the way she was expecting. While her parents are gone on a weekend trip, they have Bruce babysit Fannie and her friend Abbey, besides her brother Benny. However Bruce is mean. He won't let anyone eat ice cream except himself and Benny. Will Fritz be able to help with Fannie's mean babysitter?

A book that is filled with adventures and solutions to Fannie's fears. It is a great book to read with someone who is fearful. I think you will find yourself laughing as I did to some of the solutions. It doesn't make fun of one's fears but gives you a chance on understanding fear. A great book to read, don't miss it!

[Trace Conger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up T.E. Antonino’s two Fritz FomBie books (Have No Fear and Frightful Feats of Courage) for my eight-year-old daughter. She finished both books in about ten days. I asked her for her thoughts, as she does not have a Goodreads account, and this is what she relayed to me:

"I enjoyed the Fritz FomBie series because I really like scary books, but not books that are too scary. I thought these books were like the Goosebumps books but with better characters. I liked that the main character was a zombie, but a friendly zombie and that Frannie is in the fourth grade, because I am in the third grade and about the same age. Fritz helps Frannie overcome her fears, and she has a lot of them. I think they end up as really good friends. Both books were also funny and I liked how they were mix of scary and funny." -- Z. Age 8.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great debut novel by T. E. Antonino. His style of narration is both engaging and entertaining - and should be appealing to children of all ages. Plus, his main character Fannie deals with something a lot of children struggle with - fear. Only, Fannie's fears are so exaggerated that readers will find themselves laughing at her silliness. Enter Fritz Frombie - someone that frightens poor Fannie at the start. But this friendly zombie boy soon proves himself to be a friend. He playfully pushes our reluctant heroine to face her fears - with pretty hilarious and satisfactory results. Add into the mix a rotten brother - and an even more rotten boy babysitter - and you get quite a story. Kids won't be able to put this one down!

[Salina · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 8 1/2 year old is scared of the dark and the dentist Just like Fannie. I started off reading this book out loud. Then she took over reading it out loud to me & her little brother. We all love the characters and the humorous things they say. The Book has her so sucked in that I found her reading it alone before school instead of her normal 1 T.V. show. She says it's her fave! I couldn't be happier with this book!

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this in a Goodreads giveaway. My opinion is just that...mine...and completely unbiased.

I won this some time back, but like a dummy I took this and put it on my bookshelf forgetting to read it...until now. I adore this book. A super story about friendship and overcoming fears, with really cute illustrations. My grandchildren will love having this on "their" shelf in my home! Highly recommend!

[Vera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book on First Reads, and I found it to be quite enjoyable. It's a cute story about a girl overcoming her fears by way of a magical friend who comes to help her. This book would be good to share with any child who is fearful and having trouble overcoming it, since the main character is easy to identify with and the writing style is linear and easy to follow.

[Valorie Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won Fritz Fombie Have No Fear in a Goodreads giveaway and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so cute I read it straight through, smiling all the while. This is a wonderful little book that certainly has the potential to help kids overcome irrational fears. I'm sure many children will benefit from this unique and humorous read. Well done T. E. Antonino, and thank you!

[Teresa Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book here and always read books before I give them to my kids/grandkids if I've never read it before. This was a very entertaining and funny book. I think my grandkids will enjoy it. I will watch for more childrens books by this author.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as a Firstreads and found it to be a fun book for my grandchildren to enjoy. It is about friendships and overcoming fears and anxieties. The characters are quirky which kids love. A good childrens' book.

[Emma Pollard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and I'm glad I did. I loved this book as did my daughter. We both found it funny and will read the next in the series as soon as we can. I would recommend this book.

[Mandee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is silly and cute and has somehow managed to keep the attention of my four year old.

[Trinitee Mitchell-Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book threw Goodreads Firstreads. I gave this book to my daughter. She was really happy with this book. She said she gives it 4 stars.