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The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy — Content Guide for Parents

By Cervantes, AngelaHenry Holt and Co. BYR PaperbacksISBN 9781250419279240 pages
The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • Scary contentBrief
  • Gender rolesBriefChallenges traditional roles

Not found

  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender & orientation

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From Pura Belpré Honor recipient Angela Cervantes and perfectly timed for the 2026 FIFA 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 the championship match. “Humor, heart, and fútbol... everything a middle grade mystery should be.” –Chris Grabenstein, New York Times-bestselling author of the Lemoncello series 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? Also available in Spanish

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A man is drugged, kidnapped and left tied up in a closet, and kids are locked in a room, but a car chase causes no injuries. The mystery includes a kidnapped man left tied in a closet, kids locked in a room and a high-speed car chase, rated as a little scary.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have violence?

    Found (Brief): A man is drugged, kidnapped and left tied up in a closet, and kids are locked in a room, but a car chase causes no injuries.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have scary content?

    Found (Brief): The mystery includes a kidnapped man left tied in a closet, kids locked in a room and a high-speed car chase, rated as a little scary.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have gender roles?

    Found (Brief, Challenges traditional roles): The story touches on how the school's girls' soccer team is treated compared with the boys' team, and the parents' guide says it stresses the importance of women's sports.

  • Does The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

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