Suppose your school mascot costume has been stolen just before the big game. Write about how you and your group of friends try to solve the mystery.

This prompt challenges students to envision a detective scenario in a familiar setting. Who are the suspects? How do they gather clues and narrow down their leads? This prompt introduces children to the detective genre, challenges them to build suspense and a convincing resolution.

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