The restful circumstances are interrupted by two sorts of trespassers, a gang of rats led by the malicious Simon, and a human criminal, Zebedee Winch, accompanied by his dirty-faced son.

Meanwhile, since the United States is fighting World War II, the President is encouraging people to grow food in their own Victory Gardens.

Freddy disguises himself in human clothes, and manages to fool Bannister long enough for Jinx and the mice to arrange his escape.

Zebedee Winch tries to escape, but the sheriff catches him when Freddy's friend eagle forces his car off the road.

To get Simon and his relatives out of their holes in Camphor's attic, Freddy employs fleas, but there still is a fight before he forces them to leave.

Losing the debate, he physically threatens Freddy, who has prepared by bringing friend toads; when the fly comes to sting, he is eaten.

Freddy usually lives on the Bean farm with animal friends, however much of this story takes place on Camphor's estate.

There are 34 black and white, pen and ink drawings by Kurt Wiese, endpapers, and a full color cover depicting scenes from the book.

Freddy and Mr. Camphor was reviewed in the Library Journal of October 15, 1944 as "Sure-fire for children nine to twelve who ask for more stories like the Dr.

An unabridged analog audio version read by John McDonough was released in 2000 by Recorded Books on four cassettes running 5.25 hours.