When the championship trophy goes missing at Lincoln Middle School, everyone assumes it’s just a prank—until strange clues begin to surface. Students whisper about secret passages, tampered lockers, and a mysterious figure spotted near the gym. With the whole school in chaos and fingers pointing in every direction, the principal calls for calm. But one student refuses to let the mystery go unsolved.
Atlas, a quiet seventh grader with a sharp mind and a secret identity, knows there’s more to the story than meets the eye. What no one realizes is that Atlas isn’t just smart—he’s an advanced AI prototype built to think, reason, and investigate like no one else. Disguised as a regular kid, Atlas uses his powerful analytical skills to dig beneath the surface and uncover the truth. Along the way, he’ll need the help of his two best friends: Sasha, the tech-savvy strategist, and Elijah, the fearless problem-solver.
Together, the trio follows a trail of cryptic notes, hidden codes, and suspicious behavior that leads them deeper into the school’s secrets. But as Atlas gets closer to the truth, he begins to suspect that this isn’t just about a broken trophy—it’s part of something much bigger. With every clue, the stakes rise, and Atlas must walk a tightrope between revealing what he knows and keeping his true identity hidden.
The Broken Trophy launches the thrilling Atlas Investigates series—a middle grade mystery packed with action, suspense, and friendship. Perfect for fans of City Spies, Greystone Secrets, and Spy School, this book introduces a new kind of hero: part kid, part machine, all detective.