Freddie Ramos wants to use his super speed and super hearing to help others, but sometimes his powers get him in trouble! While trying to rescue a lost cat, he learns that an important part of having superpowers is knowing when—and when not—to use them.
Freddie Ramos Hears It All
Discuss the Book
Little and Lost
Chapters 1–2
- Important Moment: On a school field trip, Freddie uses his super hearing and super speed to find a missing child. Then he leaves his class again to tell a security guard.
- Ask and Share: Would you have solved the problem differently from Freddie? What do you think would have happened if he spoke to his teacher instead of searching on his own?
Strange Sounds
Chapters 3–4
- Important Moment: Freddie spends the whole field trip sneaking away from his class. He’s glad he helped people, but he feels sad that he missed seeing the airplanes and being part of the group. He feels lonely.
- Ask and Share: What advice would you give to Freddie about how he could balance helping people and also taking care of himself? Have you ever felt pulled between two different needs?
A New Friend
Chapters 5–6
- Important Moment: Freddie feels guilty for listening to a private conversation between Mr. Vaslov and Alexis.
- Ask and Share: Do you think it was fair for Freddie to listen to others’ private conversations? Have you ever done something to a friend that you felt bad about later? How did you handle it?
Another Hero!
Chapters 7–8
- Important Moment: Freddie realizes he is using his super hearing too much and causing problems. He decides to wait to activate his super hearing until he’s sure it will solve a problem, not make one.
- Ask and Share: How is Freddie going to avoid problems with his super hearing in the future? Do you think Freddie made the right decision? Have you ever had to use self-control to avoid creating problems?