"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.

"Black-and-white comic-book-style illustrations boost the story's energy and set Freddie up as a superhero. . . . Freddie fills a gap in most early chapter book collections as a Hispanic hero for new and reluctant readers . . . ." -- School Library Journal.

"A good-humored protagonist, intriguing mystery and short, fast-paced chapters will engage kids learning to read on their own. . . . Eager and reluctant readers alike will zip through this chapter book by Jacqueline Jules quicker than Freddie in his winged shoes." -- Washington Parent. Read the review.

"There were two things about this story that really resonated with me – Freddie is so happy and positive in every situation. I imagined the young boy with a permanent smile on his face. The other was that while he was determined to be a superhero, Freddie soon learns that helping people by using his clever mind to think out solutions is much more effective. -- Feathered Quill Book Reviews, March 9, 2010. Read the full review.