El enigma del Cid

by Marïa Josï Luis

Overview

The day after Pablo’s class goes on a field trip to see the statue of El Cid Campeador in Burgos, the students discover that the crystal case protecting the warrior’s famous helmet has been smashed, but the helmet wasn't stolen. Pablo and his friends can't help but wonder what the robbers were really looking for and decide to investigate the mystery. Soon they find themselves on a fabulous adventure to discover the secrets of El Cid.

Al día siguiente de que la clase de Pablo haya ido de excursión para ver la estatua del Cid Campeador en Burgos, los estudiantes descubren que alguien ha destrozado la urna de cristal que protegía el famoso casco, pero no ha robado el casco. Pablo y sus amigos se preguntan qué buscaban los asaltantes y deciden investigar el misterio. Pronto se encuentran en una fabulosa aventura para descubrir el enigma del Cid.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788483430972
Publisher:	Bamb�
Publication date:	05/01/2011
Series:	Grandes Lectores , #13
Edition description:	Spanish-language Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.10(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

María José Luis has worked in the administration and accounting departments of several companies in Spain.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-8—Pablo's class takes a field trip to the Arco de Santa Maria in Burgos for a special exhibit about their local historical figure, El Cid. The next day, the boy hears that someone broke in and moved El Cid's helmet but stole nothing and left no clues. Soon afterward, a similar break-in occurs at El Cid's casket in the cathedral. Pablo and his friends, Jaime and María, cannot resist looking into these mysterious events, and they secretly investigate the exhibit and the cathedral. They notice small marks on both El Cid's helmet and his casket, which lead them to wonder: Will more break-ins occur, and where? And what do all the marks mean? A series of coincidences leads the trio to make some keen connections and discover that the criminal is collecting clues involving the hidden marks. Suspense builds as the students-along with the hired criminal and his educated sponsor-anticipate a final break-in, which will complete the historical puzzle. Although aspects of the plot are unbelievable and the story rambles a bit, the author's descriptions of student life and the details of old Burgos make for an interesting read.—Marjorie Lear, Palm Beach County Library, West Palm Beach, FL

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