The File Cabinet Mystery

Twelve-year-old Tori Grant wasn't snooping—she was researching. But when a search for an old school project leads her to a sealed envelope labeled "Adoption Papers – Victoria Lynn", everything she thought she knew about her life starts to unravel. Now armed with a notebook full of clues, a suspicious photo, and her silent feline sidekick Peebly, Tori dives headfirst into the biggest mystery Pinewood has ever buried. Why were her baby photos missing? Why are yearbook pages torn out? And who is the woman with the red scarf who keeps vanishing before Tori can ask her anything? As the town's secrets begin to surface, Tori realizes she's not just solving a mystery—she's uncovering her true identity. With help from her loyal best friend Javi, a retired investigative librarian, and a cat who always seems to know more than he lets on, Tori is about to prove that even the smallest sleuth can take down the biggest lies. Perfect for fans of Harriet the Spy**,** From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler**, and** Nancy Drew, this smart, emotionally layered mystery will hook curious readers from the first page. Because in Pinewood, secrets don't stay buried forever—especially when a determined girl and her cat are on the case.