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Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards

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.

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.

This book is part of Fabled Films Press' reimagined classics collection that includes Pippa Park Raises Her Game.

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 Nancy Drew & Sammy Keyes mysteries and relate to Honestly Elliott and Aza from Turtles All The Way Down.

Award Winner!
Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites 2025
American Bookseller Association Best Books for Young Readers Catalog Pick

Printable Educator Guides: (Click to Download)

Neurodiversity Guide
Common Core Language Arts Guide with Creative Writing Choice Board
Tween Book Club with printable activities

What Others are Saying About Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway

“Filled with twists and humor, this fresh take on a small-town mystery is perfect for readers who love clever heroines and paranormal intrigue.”
– School Library Journal

“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."
– Booklist

“More than a great tween mystery; it is a powerful narrative that illustrates how neurodiverse individuals navigate the challenges of everyday life. 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

“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.”
– Publishers Weekly

"A delightful middle grade novel whose ghost story pairs with a refreshing window into the lives of the neurodiverse."
– Foreword Reviews

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Ashley Hards did not have the privilege of growing up in Riverway, the quirky setting of Hannah Edwards. Instead, she grew up in the city of Calgary, Canada.

Ashley was declared to be “gifted” at age 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 22. When forced to sit still in class, she finds books and writing to be the most engaging, especially Shakespeare. She received both her BA and MA in English Literature from McGill University where she now teaches writing and continues her research on Shakespeare and ritual.

Always the adrenaline lover, she enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and opera (hey, it’s exciting). Her weekends were spent driving across Alberta and hanging out at a ski hill near Pincher Creek. The vision for Riverway developed over many dark, stormy nights (without wifi or cell signal).

Like Hannah, she enjoys journaling. Unlike Hannah, she has not solved any mysteries (yet). This is her first book.