Secrets of Riverway (Hannah Edwards)
by Ashley Hards (Author)
This authentic neurodiverse reimagining of Hamlet is a fresh and unconventional take on a classic-that's also a mystery!
It's Nancy Drew and Sammy Keyes mixed with Turtles All the Way Down and Honestly Elliott. Cheer on Hannah Edwards in this relatable coming-of-age story about neurodiversity, friendship, school, and family.
Great mystery for kids 9-12.
Bonus Book Content: Author Q&A and Book Club Discussion Guide
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 school due to her ADHD, talks to a ghost, and learns the true meaning of determination and friendship.
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!
The book is a Contemporary Reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet Interior designed for increased reader accessibility Complimentary Educator Guides: Neurodiversity Guide Common Core Language Arts Guide Tween Book Club with printable activities
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ALA/Booklist
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 who make internal revelations as well as strides in their worlds.
Publishers Weekly
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.
Review quotes
Children with ADHD will find solace in Hannah's struggles and admire her coping mechanisms. At the same time, neurotypical readers will gain a deeper understanding of their neurodiverse peers while thoroughly enjoying the plot as it unravels.
— The Children's Book Review
Hannah’s voice speaks directly to readers which helps to draw them into the book... This book should appeal to lovers of ghosts and small-town mysteries and I recommend you give it a shot.
— YA Book Central
This is her first book.
JUV039020 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Adolescence
JUV077000 - Juvenile Fiction | Neurodiversity
