The Missing Mascot

Sometimes the smallest field of vision sees the biggest truth.

By: Patti Taylor

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Homecoming week at Willow Brook High is supposed to be simple: football, school spirit, sparkly dresses, and plenty of nachos. But when the beloved bull mascot vanishes on the night of the first game, sixteen-year-old Lila Jameson finds herself in the middle of a new mystery… one that’s about to shake the entire town.
Lila doesn’t see the world like everyone else. Retinitis pigmentosa has narrowed her field of vision, and Charles Bonnet Syndrome sometimes fills the edges with shadowy, impossible shapes. But that doesn’t stop her. It only sharpens the instincts that make her the perfect teen detective.
As rumors swirl and a viral video shows someone in the bull suit vandalizing the rival school’s eagle statue, accusations fly fast. Suddenly, Lila’s own friend is blamed, homecoming is at risk, and school pride is on the line. When mean-girl drama collides with football fever, Lila must sort out real clues from red herrings… and the truth from the tricks her vision plays on her.
With humor, heart, and the loyalty of her best friend Ivy, Lila follows a trail of footprints, spray paint, and sabotage, all while preparing for a homecoming queen nomination she never asked for. And when someone tries to trip her up (literally) during the big halftime walk, Lila shows everyone that courage doesn’t require perfect sight… only determination.
Full of small-town spirit, laugh-out-loud moments, and an empowering heroine who proves that challenges don’t dim your shine, The Missing Mascot Mystery is perfect for fans of Nancy Drew, young detectives, and readers who want stories filled with heart and hope.
A fun, uplifting mystery for pre-teens, teens, and young adults... and an inspiring reminder that seeing differently can be a superpower.
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