New Story Contest: _________ Detective - Kate M. - 08/09/22

Contest: Winners

New Story Contest: _________ Detective

Submitted by: Kate M., age 11, Wauwatosa, WI

Books Have Covers

I sat down at a table in the library with Kelly. We were talking about the newest book of my favorite mystery series. “I can ask Mrs. Lemon, order it if you want,” Kelly said.

“That would be awesome!” I yelled.

“Shhh,” everyone shushed.

For a second there, I forgot we were in a library. “Come on, let’s go check out before we have to leave,” Kelly said as we got up from our chairs.

We walked over to Mrs. Lemon. She has been our librarian forever, and we knew almost everything about her. Don’t think that is weird; it’s not.

“Hi, Mrs. Lemon,” I said in a cheerful voice.

“Hi, Lainie and Callie, “ Mrs. Lemon said.

“Umm, Mrs. Lemon, our names are Leah and Kelly.”

“Oh yes, I’m sorry,” she said.

“It’s OK, thanks,” Kelly told her.

“How did she forget our names?” I whispered.

“Maybe she’s tired,” Kelly said to me.

“Yeah, maybe; let’s eat. I’m hungry,” I said as we entered the lunchroom.

Time passed as we ate our food. “I’m going to go find Mrs. Lemon,” Kelly said as we got up.

“Sure, I’ll meet you outside.” Then we walked our separate ways.

I saw Mrs. Lemon and I waved. She waved back, and I headed outside. Kelly was there already. “Hi! Where were you?” I asked.

“Talking to Mrs. Lemon. She was in the gym.”

“Library,” I said.

“What? She was in the gym.” Kelly told me.

“That’s nearly impossible,” I told Kelly.

“Let’s find her,” we both said.

We found Mrs. Lemon in the library, and I asked, “Are you a clone? Are you an undercover spy? Are you even a librarian?”

“Girls, I’m a librarian, but . . . you can come out now!” she yelled.

“Huh?” we said.

Someone who looked like Mrs. Lemon came out. “April Fools!” they yelled.

“There are two of you?!? What? You have a twin?” I was shocked.

“I guess that solves this mystery,” Kelly said sadly.

“It’s OK, girls. I think that substitute was acting weird,” Mrs. Lemon said mysteriously.

“We got this,” we yelled.


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