It's springtime in Pinewood, and the annual town picnic promises sunshine, sack races, and smiles-until cherished trinkets start vanishing, and the festival mood turns suspicious.
When a silver ring, a vintage cookie badge, and several personal treasures disappear from picnicgoers' pockets and purses, everyone's pointing fingers-including at each other. Tori, Riley, Owen, and their feline sidekick Peebly spring into action, sniffing out clues in sandwich swaps, ribbon races, and even the mayor's chili cook-off feud.
But as apologies unravel secrets, and suspicions bloom like dandelions, the real culprit turns out to be closer-and kinder-than anyone expected.
In this heartwarming springtime mystery full of redemption, friendship, and second chances, Tori learns that not every crime is committed out of malice-and some mysteries end with lemonade, not handcuffs.
Perfect for young readers who love clever sleuths, loyal pets, and feel-good endings