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In this compilation of four separately published books, Sofia Martinez, her sisters, and her cousins cope with the everyday problems of a happy Hispanic American family.

"When Sofia is around, every moment of every day is exciting. This spunky 7-year-old can even make having the hiccups fun! Can you imagine what kind of fun Sofia will have at her first quincea era or when the lights go out? No matter what happens, it will be memorable if Sofia is involved! This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text and a Spanish glossary."--

When a bully shows up at Starwood Park, Freddie's super-powered zapatos go missing. Is the bully to blame? And how can Freddie investigate without his super-speed?

When a storm causes a neighborhood blackout, Sofia and her father come up with a plan for the perfect family night without electricity.

The whole Martinez family is shopping for back-to-school supplies, and Sofia is excited by the colorful backpacks and fancy notebooks--but excitement turns to alarm when four-year-old Manuel disappears.

The Martinez family is headed for a weekend at the beach, along with their friends, but Sofia has packed so many games that she does not have room for clothes.

Sofia's Abuela is taking her and Sophia's cousin Hector to the movies, but when Hector develops hiccups, their movie plans are put on hold until the children get their hiccup problem under control.

Sofia has brand new white shoes for family friend Liliana's quinceañera, but when she gets grape juice on them her mother makes her wear them anyway, even though they no longer match her white dress.

Sofia helps her grandmother make her special rice pudding, but there is a mix-up in the recipe. "A Sofía le encanta cocinar, y está muy emocionada porque ayudará a su abuela a preparar arroz con leche usando su receta secreta. ¿Podrá un pequeño error arruinar toda la preparación? O peor aún, ¿arruinará toda la cena de la iglesia?"--Back cover.