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Aurora en Nueva York

by Douglas Kennedy

Book Details

Publisher:Editorial Flamboyant
Published:2023-03-16
Pages:275
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:8419401331

Reading Info

Age Range:6-9

About This Book

¡Un secuestro de altos vuelos! Aurora no se lo puede creer. Diane, su nueva profesora, ¡se la llevará de viaje a Nueva York! Allí conocerá a Bobby y se harán amigos enseguida. Sin embargo, al cabo de poco, el chico desparece. ¡Alguien lo ha secuestrado! Parace que Aurora tendrá que desplegar sus habilidades detectivescas al otro lado del Atlántico. ¿Resolverá el misterio?

Our Review

This Spanish-language chapter book plunges young readers into a high-stakes adventure where a dream trip to New York City turns into a gripping kidnapping mystery. Aurora's journey quickly shifts from sightseeing to detective work as her new friend, Bobby, vanishes, forcing her to use her sharp wits and problem-solving skills in an unfamiliar city. The plot is a compelling blend of friendship, travel, and suspense that keeps the pages turning.

What sets this story apart is its authentic portrayal of a child navigating a real-world crisis with courage and intelligence, offering a thrilling yet safe reading experience. The narrative provides a wonderful introduction to the mystery genre for developing readers, emphasizing resourcefulness and perseverance. Young detectives-in-training will be completely absorbed in Aurora's transatlantic quest to find her friend and crack the case.

Themes

Disappeared persons

Subjects

Disappeared persons