Filled with twists and humor, this fresh take on a small-town mystery is perfect for readers who love clever heroines and paranormal intrigue.
Description
“Clever Heroine and Paranormal Intrigue.” - School Library Journal
Something's Rotten in Riverway! Sleuth Hannah must talk to a ghost, team up with friends, and use her ADHD superpowers to solve the mystery. Take Nancy Drew, mix it with Aza from Turtles All the Way Down, and add a frog apocalypse!
Hannah has a lot on her mind. Her father—the Canola King—is missing, and no one in her small town seems to care. With the support of her best friend Sam Castillo, and their sidekick Tim the Hall Monitor, Hannah embarks on a journey to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance.
Along the way, she uncovers secrets that she records in her journal, confronts challenges in middle school due to her ADHD, talks to a ghost, and learns the true meaning of determination and friendship.
GREAT FOR READERS AGES 9-12
The novel’s blend of prose and inventive journal entries make it a compelling read for anyone looking for an engaging story with heart.
Perfect for School, Classroom, or Library!
- An Authentic ADHD Reimagining of Hamlet
- Interior font designed for increased reader accessibility
- For kids that like the Sammy Keyes mysteries and relate to Honestly Elliott
Complimentary Educator Guides:
- Neurodiversity Guide
- Common Core Language Arts Guide
- Tween Book Club with printable activities
Reviews
A strong retelling that…captures the middle-grade spirit…this debut novel is perfect for fans of mysteries, ghost stories that feel rooted in the real world, and strong characters.
Delightful middle grade novel whose ghost story pairs with a refreshing window into the lives of the neurodiverse.
Through depictions of Hannah’s skepticism and can-do attitude, debut author Hards introduces a heroine who handily propels this familiar yet exciting supernatural mystery.