Rafi y Rosi ¡Piratas! (Spanish Edition)
Rafi y Rosi ¡Piratas! (Spanish Edition)

In Spanish. In this chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, explore their surroundings and learn about the traditions, plants, animals, and environment of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy the adventures of these curious siblings and will relate to their special bond as brother and sister. Titles are available in both Spanish and English.

In Rafi y Rosi ¡Piratas!, 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 Cofresí, Puerto Rico's most famous pirate. During a game of hide-and-seek, Rosi finds 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!

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Adventure
  • Fiction
  • Spanish

Age Level: 

  • 5 - 8
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         In Lulu Delacre's Spanish picture book "Rafi and Rosi Piratas!" two tree frog siblings are eager to explore El Morro Fort.  Along the way they learn about Puerto Rico's history whilst participating in pirate battles.  They learn about the life of Roberto Cofresi, a famous Puerto Rican pirate, and the importance of El Morro Fort in Puerto Rican history.  As they go through the fort, they discover some treasure that isn't theirs.  After the two decide to turn it in to the museum, they reach a disagreement.

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