Samantha and her friends, Alex and Liam, were the best young detectives in town. They loved solving mysteries and helping their neighbors. One day, Mrs. Garcia, the kind old lady who lived down the street, came to them with a problem.

"My coin collection has gone missing!" she exclaimed. "I've been saving those coins for years, and now they're all gone. Can you please help me find them?"

The three friends eagerly accepted the challenge. They knew they had to act quickly before the trail went cold. They started by interviewing Mrs. Garcia and asking her a series of questions.

"When was the last time you saw your coin collection?" asked Samantha.

"I remember admiring it just yesterday morning," replied Mrs. Garcia. "I keep it on the shelf in my living room, but when I went to show it to my grandson this afternoon, it was gone!"

"Did anyone else have access to your home recently?" Liam inquired.

"Well, the house cleaner was here yesterday, but she's been with me for years and I trust her completely," Mrs. Garcia said.

The detective trio pondered the clues, trying to piece together what might have happened. They decided to search the house for any other evidence that could help them solve the mystery.

Comprehension Questions: 1. What was the problem Mrs. Garcia had? a) Her coin collection was missing. b) Her grandson was missing. c) Her house cleaner was missing. d) Her living room was missing. 2. Who were the three friends helping Mrs. Garcia? a) Samantha, Alex, and Liam b) Samantha, Liam, and Mrs. Garcia c) Alex, Liam, and the house cleaner d) Samantha, Alex, and the house cleaner Writing Practice: Imagine you are one of the three friends, Samantha, Alex, or Liam. Write a short paragraph describing your thoughts and feelings as you try to solve the mystery of the missing coins.