The School Mascot Mystery
学校吉祥物之谜
When the beloved school mascot costume vanishes before the big game, a group of friends must solve the mystery before kickoff!
当学校心爱的吉祥物服装在比赛前消失时，一群朋友必须在开球前解开谜团！
Age 7+
年龄7+
The School Mascot Mystery
The Disappearance
失踪事件
It was the morning of the biggest game of the year.
这是全年最重要比赛的早晨。
Everyone at Maple Grove Elementary was buzzing with excitement.
枫树林小学的每个人都兴奋不已。
The cheer squad had practiced for weeks, the band was ready, and the school mascot, a giant smiling squirrel, was supposed to lead the parade.
啦啦队已经练习了好几周，乐队准备就绪，而学校吉祥物——那只笑眯眯的大松鼠——本应带领游行。
But when Coach Daniels opened the costume closet, the squirrel suit was gone!
但当丹尼尔斯教练打开服装柜时，松鼠服不见了！
Panic spread quickly through the hallways.
恐慌迅速在走廊蔓延。
The Search Begins
开始寻找
Ellie, Max, and Jay, the best friends and junior detectives of the school, decided to take the case.
艾莉、马克斯和杰伊——学校里最好的朋友兼小侦探——决定接下这个案子。
They searched the gym, the cafeteria, and even behind the stage curtains.
他们搜查了体育馆、食堂，甚至舞台后面。
Clues were scarce until Ellie found a trail of glitter leading toward the art room. '
线索寥寥，直到艾莉发现一条闪光粉的痕迹延伸到美术教室。'
Who uses glitter?'
谁会用闪粉？'
she whispered. '
她低声说。'
Almost everyone,' Max groaned.
几乎所有人，'马克斯叹气道。
A Glittery Clue
闪亮的线索
In the art room, they found paintbrushes and spilled glitter, but also a muddy sneaker print.
在美术教室，他们发现了画笔和洒落的闪粉，还有一个沾满泥的运动鞋印。
Jay bent down to examine it closely. '
杰伊弯下腰仔细查看。'
This belongs to someone from the soccer team,' he said confidently.
这是足球队的鞋印，'他自信地说。
The friends hurried to the locker room, hoping to find their next lead.
朋友们赶往更衣室，希望能找到下一个线索。
The Red Scarf
红色围巾
Inside the locker room, they found a red scarf caught on a locker handle. '
在更衣室里，他们发现一条红色围巾挂在柜门上。'
That’s Mia’s!'
那是米娅的！'
said Max.
马克斯说。
Mia was the team captain—and also known for her pranks.
米娅是球队队长，也以喜欢恶作剧闻名。
They followed the sound of laughter coming from outside.
他们顺着笑声走到外面，看到米娅正试图封好一个大箱子。
There, Mia stood next to a large box, trying to tape it shut.
The Big Reveal
真相大白
The kids rushed over and opened the box before Mia could stop them.
孩子们赶紧跑过去，在米娅阻止之前打开了箱子。
Out popped the school mascot costume—safe and sound!
一套完好无损的吉祥物服装弹了出来！
Mia blushed and admitted, 'I just wanted to surprise everyone with a new sparkle sash I made for the mascot.'
米娅脸红了，承认道：'我只是想给大家一个惊喜，为吉祥物做了一条新的闪亮腰带。'
Everyone laughed, relieved.
大家都笑了，松了口气。
The squirrel was back in action, and the big game could begin!
松鼠回来了，大赛终于可以开始了！
The friends cheered as their mystery-solving adventure came to an end.
朋友们欢呼着，结束了他们的侦探冒险。
