After losing her parents in a terrible car accident, Francie is placed with foster parents and begins a new life — with one thing that never changes: Her curious mind and eye for clues. With the help of her friends Patti, Benny and Jason, Francie embarks on a series of investigations — from clearing her own name when she's accused of taking money from her church, to a sabotage of Patti's prom dress and, ultimately, finding out the identity of her real father...