Something's Rotten in Riverway! Sleuth Hannah Edwards teams up with friends, talks to a ghost, and plans a frog apocalypse to solve her father’s disappearance while navigating her undiagnosed ADHD.
This award-winning mystery is perfect for kids ages 9-12!
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.
Award Winner!
Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites 2025
American Bookseller Association Best Books for Young Readers Catalog Pick
Perfect for School, Classroom, or Library!
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- Interior font designed for increased reader accessibility
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Complimentary Educator Guides:
- Neurodiversity Guide
- Common Core Language Arts Guide with Creative Writing Choice Board
- Tween Book Club with printable activities