Nita Margaret James

Alora is a shy but brilliant new middle schooler, already gaining a reputation as a young detective. When a star basketball player’s lucky shoe vanishes and his rival, Amber, is blamed, Alora receives a desperate plea for help. Armed with her trusty notebook, a keen eye for detail, and a knack for math, Alora must uncover the truth behind the disappearance and clear an innocent classmate’s name before it’s too late.