Welcome to the Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway Giveaway- perfect for Tweens!
“What a creative way to combine Shakespeare, Nancy Drew, and neurodiversity all in the same book! I LOVED it and can’t wait to see what Hannah Edwards does next!” —Jill Kusel, Teacher, Christ Lutheran School, La Mesa, CA
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for tweens, we’ve got a great idea for you! Check out Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards (Fabled Films Press | September 10, 2024, | Ages 9-12) is a middle-grade mystery starring a young girl with undiagnosed ADHD (diagnosed in book 2). Over 9.8% of kids in the US have ADHD, with girls both under-diagnosed and under-portrayed in the media.
Giveaway: The winner will receive a hardcover of Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards, plus a SIGNED bookplate, a Hannah Edwards bookmark, journal, frog pen, plush frog keychain, and a magnifying glass
About the Book:
Hannah Edwards has a lot on her mind. For starters, her father—the Canola King—has been missing for months, and neither her distracted mother, her meddlesome guidance counselor, nor her evil Uncle Fergus seem to care. Luckily, she has her secret journal and her best friend Sam Castillo for support.
So when Sam tells Hannah he thinks he saw her father’s ghost down at the old Riverway Mill, Hannah decides to take matters into her own hands. She soon learns that Uncle Fergus has a plan to steal the family farm, drain the river, and find a hidden treasure.
On the edge of going from being a “good kid” to a “bad kid”, Hannah stops pretending to pay attention to her endlessly boring classes. With Sam, her journal, and eventually a whole lot of Riverway frogs, Hannah sets out to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance.
A heartfelt story of a young neurodiverse girl with a whole lot of determination and focus to do the right thing.
About the Author:
Ashley Hards was declared to be “gifted” at age eight and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 22. When forced to sit still in class, she found books and writing to be the most engaging subjects, 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, Ashley enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and opera. (Hey, it’s exciting.) She spent many weekends driving across Alberta and hanging out at a ski hill near Pincher Creek, and the vision for Riverway developed over many dark, stormy nights. Like Hannah, she enjoys journaling. Unlike Hannah, she has not solved any mysteries (yet). This is her first book. Find her on Instagram @ashleyrhards.
Resources:
Fabled Films Press has numerous classroom resources written and developed under the supervision of educators and professionals to support the book. These include a Neurodiversity Discussion Guide by Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin, PhD (sample sections include exploring neurodiversity and societal perspectives as well as using Hannah Edwards as a tool to understand neurodiversity); a Common Core Language Arts Guide by Pat Scales (sample sections include pre-reading activities, curriculum connections, and classroom discussion questions); and a print-at-home Tween Activity Kit with word games, crafts, and writing activities. All of these resources and more are available at www.Hannah-Edwards.com.
ENTER TO WIN!
One lucky reader will win The Hannah Edwards Prize pack!
The winner will receive a hardcover of Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards, plus a SIGNED bookplate, a Hannah Edwards bookmark, journal, frog pen, plush frog keychain, and a magnifying glass.
The giveaway is open to US only, 18+
