It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and the fourth-grade soccer team was getting ready for their big game. But as the players gathered on the field, they realized something was missing - their beloved soccer ball had disappeared!

"Who took my ball?" cried the team captain, Sarah. The other players looked around, puzzled and worried. Where could the soccer ball have gone?

The coach, Mr. Wilson, stepped in to investigate. "Don't worry, team," he said. "We'll get to the bottom of this mystery." He began asking the players questions, trying to find any clues about the missing ball.

As the investigation continued, the team noticed a strange set of footprints leading away from the field. They followed the trail, which led them to the school's storage shed. Cautiously, they opened the door and... there was the soccer ball, hidden behind a stack of old equipment!

The team cheered, relieved to have their ball back. But the mystery remained - who had taken it and why? After some more questioning, they discovered that the school's janitor, Mr. Jenkins, had accidentally knocked the ball into the shed while cleaning up. He hadn't realized it was missing and had forgotten to return it.

With the case solved, the fourth-grade soccer team was able to play their game and win, all thanks to their detective work and teamwork.