y l l i d a c Pic Mystery
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y l l i d a c Pic Mystery
By Donatella Santandrea Illustrated by Enrico Lorenzi
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London is a great city. It’s fantastic in the sun, in the rain and even in the fog.
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You can see wonderful attractions everywhere: historical places, monuments, modern buildings, shops‌ London is special. There is something special for everyone.
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But today something strange is happening in Piccadilly Circus. The statue of Eros is not there!
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The news spreads through the streets. People, dogs and pigeons can’t believe what they hear!
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In Trafalgar Square, Admiral Nelson reads the news by chance.
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Admiral Nelson starts investigating‌ and the news spreads.
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He calls his friend Big Ben. “Hello Big Ben! Eros is not in Piccadilly Circus. Something mysterious is happening. Can you help?” “Of course!” says Big Ben.
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Big Ben calls his close friend, the London Eye. “Hello Eye! Can you see Eros? He has disappeared! It’s very mysterious.”
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Next, the London Eye calls his friend the Walkie Talkie. “Hello Walkie Talkie, please help us find Eros. He’s not in Piccadilly Circus!”
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So the Walkie Talkie calls the Gherkin. “Hey Gherkin! We’re looking for Eros. We can’t find him.”
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The Gherkin has an idea and he calls his friend the Shard. “Hello Shard, can you see Eros from up there?” “Hmm… no, I can’t, but I can ask the Tower of London”.
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The Shard shouts across the river. “Hello Tower! Can you hear me? There is a problem! Eros is not in Piccadilly Circus, he’s missing! Can you see him on your side of the river?”
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The Tower answers: “No, I’m sorry, but I can ask my birds, the famous black ravens.”
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The Tower tells them: “Go and find Eros, then come back, please!� The ravens fly over the city, looking for Eros.
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