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Ages 8 to 12
From Pura Belpré Honor recipient Angela Cervantes and perfectly timed for the 2026 World Cup, The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy follows 12-year-old sleuth Diez Espada on a high-stakes case as he tracks down the tournament's stolen trophy in time for kickoff in 24 hours. Diez Espada—named after the jersey number of his soccer-obsessed father’s favorite player, Lionel Messi—wishes he was off solving mysteries instead of stuck playing on the pitch. When he scores an invitation to an exclusive reception in Miami to celebrate the city hosting the World Cup championship match, he witnesses someone stealing the prized trophy right under the guests’ noses.
Out to prove that he's a bonafide sleuth, Diez join forces with young socialite, Rio, and his hero, the legendary Detective Enzo, to crack the case. During a whirlwind one-night search for the culprit, a squad of shady suspects are under investigation: the spoiled, vengeful son of the FIFA boss, a waiter at the party who may be a notorious thief in disguise, and even Rio's two prankster younger brothers.
Will Diez and his detective duo find the trophy in time for the championship match?
About the Author
Angela Cervantes is the award-winning author of several beloved children’s novels including
Lety Out Loud, which won a Pura Belpré Honor Award. Angela’s other children’s novels include
The Cursed Moon;
Maritza: Lead With Your Heart, an American Girl book;
Gaby, Lost and Found;
Allie, First at Last; and the Frida Kahlo-inspired mystery,
Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring. In addition to her original work, Angela adapted Coco: The Junior Novelization and
Encanto: The Junior Novelization. Angela began writing stories featuring Latina main characters when she was nine years old because she wanted books that reflected her friends and her community.