Reggie, Mo and Henry live in small, rural town in Oregon. As much as the adults in their lives wish they would stop solving crimes, they have a knack for finding the truth and solving criminal puzzles. This time the crime is a big one. Someone stole the antique car that was to be auctioned off at the Library to raise funds to build a school for migrant and homeless children. Who would want to steal a 1933 Model D Ford Woody? As the police and adults seemed somewhat bewildered, eleven-year-olds Reggie, Mo and Henry know they need to act fast if they are to find the car in time to have it available for the auction. It doesn't help their investigation with the Sheriff and the Truant Officer thinking that they are up to no good. Suddenly their little investigation turns into a life-threatening event. Ignoring threats from the Sheriff, they break as many laws as they need to, knowing that they may end up in front a judge and serving time in Juvie.