The mystery of the stolen World Cup trophy

Twelve-year-old Diez Espada, a soccer-obsessed sleuth named after Lionel Messi's jersey number, tracks down the World Cup trophy in a high-stakes, one-night investigation with his crush Rio and world-famous Detective Enzo.

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Main Author: Cervantes, Angela (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2026.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:Twelve-year-old Diez Espada, a soccer-obsessed sleuth named after Lionel Messi's jersey number, tracks down the World Cup trophy in a high-stakes, one-night investigation with his crush Rio and world-famous Detective Enzo.
"Diez Espada -- named after the jersey number of his soccer-obsessed father's favorite player, Lionel Messi -- would rather be chasing clues than soccer balls. When the World Cup trophy disappears at a glitzy party in Miami, he's suddenly at the center of the most thrilling match of his life -- a race to find the trophy before it's gone for good. Teaming up with his crush, Rio, and the world-famous Detective Enzo, Diez dives headfirst into a one-night whirlwind of secret tunnels and a squad of suspicious suspects: a spoiled son of a Miami tycoon, a famous sportscaster, and even Rio's two prankster younger brothers. The clock is ticking, the suspects are slippery, and the stadium lights are ready to shine. Will Diez find the trophy in time for the World Cup championship match?" --
Physical Description:231 pages ; 22 cm
Audience:Ages 8-12
Grades 7-9
ISBN:9781250419279
1250419271
9781250419262
1250419263
Author Notes: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 Anomalies 53: Into the Shadows ; 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.