While on vacation in Peru, Nico and Marga visit Machu Picchu and meet an 11-year-old boy named Eric Modesto. He earns money entertaining tourists, but he want to works in the mines to help his family. When Nico and Marga hear of his plans, they try to dissuade him given the conditions. The two end up being held prisoner by the mafia that exploits children in this very realistic novel. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.
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