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“Designed for early readers, this chapter book includes frequent black-and-white cartoon illustrations . . . . The few Spanish words establish the boy’s ethnicity but will be understood in context. . . . An unusually appealing early chapter book.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“The setting for Freddie Ramos opens up possibilities for subtly engaging with experiences that are relatively neglected in the sunny tales targeted at the primary grades. Despite the fact that many students live in apartments and know some financial hardships, the vast majority of books for children feature middle-class families living in single-family homes. It is refreshing, then, to follow the escapades of Freddie Ramos and his friends at the Starwood Park apartment community.”

—Latin@s in Kid Lit

Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (Freddie Ramos #4)

Written by Jacqueline Jules
Illustrated by Miguel Benítez
Published by Albert Whitman & Company

Freddie Ramos’s adventures continue! Thanks to his superpowered zapatos, Freddie is the neighborhood superhero. However his summer’s off to an iffy start. Freddie’s learning to swim at camp, but he hasn’t even put his face in the water yet. When a bully shows up at Starwood Park, Freddie’s shoes go missing. Is the bully to blame? And how can Freddie investigate without his zapatos’ super speed?

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Primary ISBN: 9780807594858
Publication Date: March 2012
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 07 or older

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Setting: United States (New York City NY)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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Engagement Materials:

Zapato Power – Activity Guide

Zapato Power – Vocabulary Guide

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