Mystery in Patagonia

Pablo and Diego commented that they were surprised that the grandfather was so calm after the robbery. People get very upset when their houses are broken into and something valuable is taken. Or if their wallet or mobile phone are stolen in the street. On the other hand, Mirko, who had lost a large amount of money, don’t change his mood at all. In fact, he spoke to Oscar as if it were a normal day.
-It’s strange,” commented Diego.
-As if he didn’t want them to investigate,” added Pablo.
-We’re going to find the culprit. Whoever it is.

Diego is invited by his grandfather to know each other at his home in the Chilean Patagonia. The grandfather’s wish is to recover the lost relationship with Diego, who will start to create an emotional bond with the lands where he comes from. After a robbery at the grandfather’s house arises a mystery in the style of those Victorians in which nothing is what it seems. And although the immense and indomitable nature captivates the cousins, they will not rest until discovering the real culprit and motive.

Key points

• Through believable and agile dialogues, children will use logical and deductive thinking to develop the hypotheses that will lead them to unveil each mystery.

Beatriz García-Huidobro

1997 – Finalist in Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Award, FIL Guadalajara