The Committee of Three Book One: The Case of the Missing Smile

The Committee of Three: The Case of the Missing Smile is a short, smart, and funny story about McKenna, a sharp-eyed fourteen-year-old girl, and her two brothers, Alexander and Jourdan.

Some families have rules. McKenna, Alexander, and Jourdan have meetings.

When McKenna notices that Ms. Ellis, her history teacher, has stopped smiling, the siblings launch their first official investigation. Alexander wants facts, structure, and a proper plan. Jourdan brings cereal, jokes, and seventeen questionable hypotheses. McKenna just wants to know why someone who always notices everyone else suddenly seems unseen.

What begins as a small classroom mystery becomes a warm and witty story about kindness, attention, family, and the quiet power of noticing people before they ask for help.

This ebook is perfect for readers who enjoy clever young characters, sibling humor, school-life mysteries, and meaningful stories with heart.

Inside, readers will find:

A short, engaging story for young teen readers

A funny sibling trio with distinct personalities

A light mystery with emotional depth

A message about kindness, empathy, and paying attention

The beginning of a new series from McKenna Books

Book One in The Committee of Three series.