The Tango Problem
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The Tango Problem

Polly the parrot joins Diego and Isabel in Buenos Aires, where they learn of a potential plot to disrupt a tango festival. Together, they devise a plan to ensure the event's success by counteracting misinformation.

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Polly is a parrot. Polly is colorful. Polly flies with Diego. Polly flies with Isabel. They go to dance. The city is busy. Today the city is quiet. Diego feels something strange. They go to a building. The building is old. The dancers are quiet. Diego asks, "What is wrong?" A dancer talks. She is worried. She says, "There is a problem." Polly listens carefully. Isabel draws dancers. Isabel stops drawing. Isabel asks, "What problem?" The dancer says, "A rival group is bad." The group spreads lies. Polly wants to help. Diego says, "We need a plan." Isabel thinks of a plan. Polly flies fast. Polly sees the city. Polly finds wrong signs. Polly helps the festival. Polly, Diego, and Isabel work. They save the festival. Tango is happy in Buenos Aires.

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