The Spanish Plot

by Leah Sokol, Michael Biniashvili (Illustrator)

You are a Jewish child living in Toledo, in the kingdom of Castile, in 1492. Your mother is nurse to the grandson of Don Abarbanel, a wise Jewish scholar and the financial advisor to Queen Isabella. Today, you are in charge of the little boy. But as you walk him through the Jewish quarter, a strange man approaches you. What do you do?

No, really. What do you do?

In The Spanish Plot, you, the reader, are the main character -- and you make the decisions. Your choices might lead you into the royal castle or on the long road out of Spain. You might uncover a sinister plot and save the day ... or you might end up in the castle dungeon!

Choose wisely ...

NINE different endings! Over 100 possible story paths!

164 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Liza Wiemer · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was in middle school, I loved "Choose Your Adventure" books. Guess what? I still do! 😁 The Spanish Plot is set in 1492 and shows the pain the Jewish community faced when there were forced conversions and eventually, expulsions. This novel follows the grandson of Don Abarbanel and the plot to kidnap and convert him so that Don Abarbanel, Queen Isabella's financial advisor, would be forced to remain in Spain. Yes, that kidnapping plot is true!

This was a great way to teach history. Highly recommend for MG students interested in learning more about Spain, Jewish history, and history in general.