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bookladykd's review against another edition
4.0
A fast read. Not deep but I think my 2nd and 3rd readers will like it.
megatsunami's review against another edition
4.0
Aaaa, this book was so sweet! And just a little suspenseful too. It was a big hit with my kindergartener. This adorable semi-superhero gains super-speed-powers from special new zapatos (shoes). He uses his new powers to, for example, go back and get a library book his classmate left in the classroom, because the classmate is crying and distraught. He does deal with some bigger problems too. (The truth about the graffiti problem is really pretty awesome.) And I like how he comments that some problems seem to need brain power instead of Zapato Power. I would have liked this book regardless, but it was nice to have a Latino main character who was not a stereotype, and I liked that the book addressed class a little bit, as well as the experience of a military family who lost a parent.
mreadsalot's review against another edition
2.0
As a book, this story is very Junie B/Captain Underpants and is fun. The issue I have is with it is that I was looking for a series to introduce to my students who are largely Hispanic and Latinx and the series is written by someone who does not reflect the same background. The author has also written Sofia Martinez. While I appreciate them for writing something that younger grades will enjoy and relate to and advocate for people to write more diversely, I wonder what this series would have looked like if the author was Latinx or Hispanic.
abigailbat's review against another edition
3.0
Freddie Ramos is surprised when he finds a mysterious package outside the door of his apartment. Inside are some awesome new shoes - purple with silver wings on the side - just what Freddie needed since his old shoes are falling apart. There's no return address on the package, so Freddie has no idea who sent them. When Freddie tries them on, he discovers something amazing - the new shoes make him SUPER FAST, able to outrun the El train, able to run past his principal in the hallway too fast for her to see him.
Freddie's shoes give him Zapato Power (Shoe Power) and he just knows that he can use his super speed to be a hero, just like his hero dad who died overseas. And when someone starts writing graffiti all over his new apartment complex, Freddie knows he's got what it takes to solve the mystery and make it stop.
This is a fun early chapter book series, great for kids just transitioning to chapter books. It's great to see a Latino family and a lower socioeconomic class family represented in children's lit. Hand this to kids who like to imagine what their own super powers would be!
Freddie's shoes give him Zapato Power (Shoe Power) and he just knows that he can use his super speed to be a hero, just like his hero dad who died overseas. And when someone starts writing graffiti all over his new apartment complex, Freddie knows he's got what it takes to solve the mystery and make it stop.
This is a fun early chapter book series, great for kids just transitioning to chapter books. It's great to see a Latino family and a lower socioeconomic class family represented in children's lit. Hand this to kids who like to imagine what their own super powers would be!
bennse2's review against another edition
4.0
My nephews enjoyed this! Seemed fun and I think it was parentally acceptable too. Aunt approved!
jennikify's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this story. My favorite element is that this book represents a character of color without enmeshing that character in race related situations. He's a modern kid who finds a pair of shoes that allow him to run super fast.
My only problem with this book is that the character talks about money too often. It seemed like every other page there was a comment about bills or money. I understand this is a part of children's lives and is supposed to help them relate to the character, but it felt like overkill.
Freddie is a good character that children of all colors can relate to. It's suggested for children from 4-8 years old, but is a step above beginner books. This would be a great transition into chapter books.
My only problem with this book is that the character talks about money too often. It seemed like every other page there was a comment about bills or money. I understand this is a part of children's lives and is supposed to help them relate to the character, but it felt like overkill.
Freddie is a good character that children of all colors can relate to. It's suggested for children from 4-8 years old, but is a step above beginner books. This would be a great transition into chapter books.
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