THE BOY NOBODY ASKED: MIDNIGHT COLLECTION

Seventeen priceless jewels. One overlooked boy. A mystery that could change everything.Twelve-year-old Toby Reed is used to being the spare pair of hands-the boy who carries the trays while someone else gets the applause. But when the dazzling Midnight Collection vanishes from Bellweather Museum, Toby has something everyone needs: a memory of one small detail that might matter.Then suspicion falls on Mr. Bell, one of the few adults who has ever made Toby feel seen.With his sharp-minded best friend, Nia, Toby begins piecing together the clues. But rumors spread faster than facts, and wanting to be right can lead to terrible mistakes. To help uncover the truth, he'll have to face a difficult question: how far will he go to finally be noticed?Full of humor, friendship, and intriguing clues, The Boy Nobody Asked by David Gitonga is a heartfelt mystery about finding your voice-and learning when to listen.Everyone has a theory. Will anyone listen to the boy nobody asked?