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The Puzzle Patrol meets after school. The shed is on Maple Street. Zoe, Marco, and Kiki solve puzzles. Waffles the cat naps nearby.
Today, pots are upside down again. Soil covers the path and steps. Mrs. Okoye holds her sunflower. It was here this morning!
The Patrol visits the garden. They ask gentle questions about yesterday. Who comes here at night? Did anyone hear strange sounds?
Marco sketches the tipped pots. Zoe studies tracks in soft soil. Kiki spots a silver trail. It shines like tiny rain.
They plan a moonlight stakeout tonight. They bring a lantern and snacks. They whisper and wait quietly. Waffles curls on Zoe's boots.
A pot wobbles near the path. They hear a soft snuffle nearby. Kiki lifts her small flashlight. The beam glows on leaves.
It is not a monster. Tiny hedgehogs shuffle between pots. Their noses twitch and sniff. Little feet bump the terracotta. Marco writes blue casebook notes.
Slugs hide under pots and leaves. Slugs chew flowers and tender shoots. Hedgehogs hunt slugs for dinner. So hedgehogs can save the garden.
Waffles rolls onto the shiny trail. His belly gets a silver stripe. Zoe laughs and points down. Look, the trail goes to leaves!
The pots tip because of slug chases. Hedgehogs push light pots while hunting. The hedgehogs are helpers, not pests. The sunflower can be safe.
The Patrol builds a little leaf house. They place it in the corner. Mrs. Okoye claps and nods. She sets out fresh water.
Saturday arrives with bright sunshine. The giant sunflower stands straight. A red ribbon hangs proudly. Mrs. Okoye wins and cheers.
Back in the shed, they celebrate. Marco stamps the blue casebook. Zoe says, 'Case closed!' They share cookies and milk.
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