In his fourth book, young Freddie Ramos, whose special sneakers give him super powers, loses then retrieves his magic footwear, stands up to a thief/bully, and learns to swim. The story elements don't fit together seamlessly, but they all add up to a mildly entertaining, small-scale adventure. Black-and-white illustrations (including two spreads of simple cartoon-panel art) support the story's light tone.

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