The Adventures Of Fred The Fly, by Joe Carr, is a story of a fly that enters a home through an open window, just like most flies do and like most flies Fred encounters the lady of the house who tried to slap him with a rolled up newspaper. Fred makes an attempt to exit through the open window and gets blown upward behind the roller blind at the top window… and so begins The Adventures Of Fred The Fly. 
Fred’s adventures involves an enemy, Sam the Spider, and some very helpful friends, Cedric the slug and Harry the Snail. Joe Carr’s story highlights the importance of helping those in need and encourages children to use their imagination.
With the use of vibrant colored images and a story that takes place outdoors, Carr hopes to encourage children to leave their electronic aside and get outside.
Joe Carr is a 78-year-old retired police officers who dedicated 30 years of service to the Birmingham/West Midlands area. Married for 48 years, has two daughters and six grandchildren. “The Adventures of Fred the Fly” is a story that he read to his children and grandchildren and has been left open-ended for further adventures by the characters mentioned.
Now you can buzz into reading with kids through the story of Fred the fly.