Rafi and Rosi Pirates (Dive Into Reading! Early Fluent: Rafi and Rosi) - Hardcover

Lulu Delacre

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9780892393817: Rafi and Rosi Pirates (Dive Into Reading! Early Fluent: Rafi and Rosi)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0892393815 ISBN 13: 9780892393817

Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA), 2017

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In this new book in the popular Dive Into Reading: Rafi and Rosi chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, are excited to visit El Morro Fort, the four-hundred-year-old fortress that guards the entrance to San Juan harbor. At the fort they pretend to be pirates, engage in a fierce battle, and learn about Roberto Cofresi, Puerto Rico's most famous pirate. As they go deeper into the fort they discover a gleaming, hidden treasure--Spanish gold doubloons and silver pieces of eight--hidden in the inner reaches of the fort's kitchen. After turning over their discovery to the fort's museum, Rafi is ready to go back to Tia Ana's home, but Rosi wants to play hide-and-seek. And Rosi sees the perfect place to hide--in the stone sentry box that once housed the fort's lookout guards. Little does she know that the sentry box might be haunted!

Engaging and informative, the book is perfect for independent readers in grades 1 and 2. Children will enjoy joining Rafi and Rosi on their new adventures while they learn about Puerto Rico's history.

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About the Author:

LULU DELACRE is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books, several of which she also wrote or compiled. Her books range from picture books to chapter books to YA novels. Delacre has been creating books since 1980 and has produced more than thirty-five titles. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Delacre's Latino heritage informs many of her works. A three-time Pura Belpre Award honoree, she was also honored in 1998 as Maryland Woman in the Arts and was a jurorfor the 2003 National Book Awards. Delacre and her husband live in Silver Spring, Maryland.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3--This book features three easy-to-read stories about two Puerto Rican tree frogs, enterprising Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi. In the first story, Rafi announces that for a nickel, he'll turn gray sand white or black. Actually, he's passing a magnet under his sandbox and he manages to trick Rosi and a couple of friends before he is found out. Next, he almost convinces Rosi that the stars have fallen from the sky and are twinkling in the bay. It's the algae in the water that causes the sea to shimmer with bioluminescence (explained in an epilogue). Finally, it is Rosi's turn to help her big brother out when his beloved pet, a cobito,or small hermit crab, disappears. The teasing banter and tender rapport between the siblings are the most appealing features of these stories. Delacre's brightly colored cartoon illustrations add detail and a light touch. There is also a helpful glossary of Spanish words/phrases, and an appended "Did You Know About..." section adds some interesting facts about Puerto Rico.--Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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