Characters
The main character who is framed for a crime he didn’t commit.
Florian Bates
The place where the crime takes place.
The art museum
The object stolen at the museum in Chapter 2.
The rare painting
The first clue that makes Florian question the museum’s security.
A missing painting or suspicious guard behavior
“Why did I need to know about the Secret?” – Who thinks this?
Florian
The detective who is suspicious of Florian from the beginning.
Inspector Montague
The location where Florian first talks to the police.
The museum lobby or police station
The event where Florian first notices something suspicious about the theft.
The museum visit
The mysterious item Florian finds that could prove his innocence.
evidence or a note
“I didn’t do it!” – Said to whom?
The police or Inspector Montague
Florian’s best friend who helps him gather information.
Greg
Florian’s school location where he notices unusual behavior.
His classroom or hallway
Florian hides something to protect evidence from the authorities.
the stolen painting or his notebook
The clue that links Florian to the thief.
His fingerprints or the stolen item in his possession
“You can’t just accuse me without proof!” – Who says this?
Florian
The character that Florian has a tense encounter with at the art museum.
The thief (the art museum intruder)
The place Florian goes to gather more clues about the thief.
The museum storage or city streets
The technique Florian uses to track the thief.
surveillance or following clues
The person Florian suspects but can’t yet prove is guilty.
Tthe thief or an unknown accomplice
A line that shows Florian’s clever thinking about the thief.
A strategy or plan he whispers to himself
The school authority figure who doubts Florian’s innocence.
Mr. Stone
The setting that increases suspense when Florian is being chased.
The museum after hours or a hidden alley
Florian’s reaction after he realizes he has been framed.
Shock and determination to prove his innocence
The clever tactic Florian uses to avoid being caught.
disguising, sneaking, or following leads carefully
A line that hints at the mystery of the stolen painting.
“Something is missing here…”