Royal was a fifth grader at Hollywood Elementary School. He was known for being a diligent student who always completed his homework on time. However, one day, Royal arrived at school only to realize that his homework was missing. He frantically searched through his backpack, but it was nowhere to be found.

Feeling worried and confused, Royal decided to retrace his steps to figure out what had happened to his homework. He remembered completing it the night before and placing it in his backpack before going to bed. As he thought back, he recalled seeing his little sister playing near his backpack before he left for school.

Royal's suspicions grew as he approached his sister during recess. She denied any involvement in the disappearance of his homework, but Royal couldn't shake off the feeling that she was hiding something. Determined to solve the mystery, Royal decided to investigate further.

During lunchtime, Royal overheard a group of classmates whispering about a notorious homework thief who had been targeting students in their grade. Intrigued, Royal approached the group and asked for more information. They mentioned that the thief was known for stealing completed homework assignments and leaving behind cryptic clues as a challenge.

Excited by the prospect of solving a real-life mystery, Royal decided to take matters into his own hands. He gathered his friends and together they formed a detective team to track down the homework thief. They spent hours scouring the school grounds for any clues that could lead them to the culprit.

As the days passed, Royal and his friends followed a trail of clues that eventually led them to the school's janitor, Mr. Jenkins. Shocked and confused, Royal couldn't believe that someone he trusted could be behind the thefts. However, Mr. Jenkins confessed that he had been taking the homework assignments in a misguided attempt to teach the students a lesson about responsibility.

With the mystery solved, Royal and his friends confronted Mr. Jenkins and explained the impact of his actions on the students. Moved by their honesty and bravery, Mr. Jenkins apologized and promised to make amends by helping the students with their assignments moving forward.

In the end, Royal learned that sometimes things are not always as they seem, and that even the most unexpected individuals can teach valuable lessons. As he returned to class with his missing homework in hand, Royal felt a sense of accomplishment and pride in overcoming the mysterious case of the missing homework.