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Twelve-year-old Diez Espada―named after the jersey number of his father’s favorite player, Lionel Messi―would rather be chasing clues than soccer balls, but when the World Cup trophy disappears at a glitzy party in Miami, he’s suddenly in the most thrilling match of his life. Diez must use everything he knows about fútbol and solving mysteries to find the trophy before it’s gone for good.
Will Diez find the trophy in time for the World Cup championship match?
Praise for The Mystery of The Stolen World Cup Trophy
“Packed with fútbol references and references to real-life players, the novel nevertheless remains accessible to readers who may not follow the sport closely. Soccer fans and mystery lovers alike will relish this fast-paced, clever, and heartfelt story.”
—Kirkus Review (Starred review)
“Cervantes interweaves glamour, sports, and even a talking bird into an exhilarating whodunit helmed by a sympathetic, charismatic protagonist.”
—Publishers Weekly
Humor, heart, and fútbol . . . everything a middle grade mystery should be.”
—Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello series
“Mystery, friendship, and redemption, all wrapped up in one great detective story.”
—Christina Wyman, bestselling author of Jawbreaker
“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. A total golazo!”
—Yamile Saied Méndez, author of The Beautiful Game and Furia
“Diez Espada’s detective skills would make the likes of Nancy Drew, Hercule Poirot, and Sherlock Holmes proud!”
—Katryn Bury, author of the Drew Leclair series
