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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 Sees in the Dark (Freddie Ramos #14)

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

Can a special new pair of goggles help Freddie get over his fear of the dark?

Every superhero has a super weakness, and Freddie’s is his fear of the dark. When a power outage hits Starwood Park Apartments, Freddie has to rely on a special new set of night vision goggles as he helps his neighbors. Meanwhile, Freddie’s friend Maria seems to be getting suspicious of him. Can he conquer his fear while keeping Maria in the dark about his Zapato Power?

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Primary ISBN: 9780807580394
Publication Date: June 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, 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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