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.
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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Publishers Weekly
In sardonic first-person narration, Hannah Edwards, the tween protagonist of this speculative small-town caper, advises tourists to "drive right through" the titular town of Riverway. She goes on to say that visitors are "consistently disappointed" by Riverway's natural water feature--a raging river that was once the community's crown jewel "is now a trickling stream." Things in her sleepy locale get progressively worse after her father, the Canola King, who was "basically the soul of this town," disappears. Now, Hannah's uncle Fergus is helping her mother manage the canola farm, but Uncle Fergus seems to create more problems for Hannah than he fixes. When Hannah's best friend Sam claims to have seen her father's ghost, the duo attempt to contact him, resulting in Hannah suddenly hearing his voice in math class. But Hannah refuses to believe it's him; at least, not until she sees the ghost for herself. As she and Sam navigate the paranormal, Hannah also discovers that Uncle Fergus is not all that he seems. 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. The cover depicts Hannah with pale skin. Ages 9-12. (Sept.)
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This is her first book.
JUV039020 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Adolescence
JUV077000 - Juvenile Fiction | Neurodiversity
