INTERNATIONAL BOOK DAY by Lola Cubillo

On 23rd April, coinciding with the date of Shakespeare's and Cervantes' death and St. George's Day, International Book Day is celebrated. In Catalonia, men traditionaly gave a rose to their beloved, who gave them a book in return. St. George is the patron saint of both Catalonia and England.

This activity aims to integrate mathematic skills with others worked on during these webquests, using a Caesar Cipher.  Pupils decipher a text which describes the things both writers had in common.