• Age: 8 to 12
• Grade: 3 to 7

• FUNNY WITH A SIDE OF SCARY: This illustrated novel series is seriously funny—both the words and art have tons of kid appeal
• HYBRID STORYTELLING:​ Art and text play off each other, the illustrations help drive the story forward—excellent for reluctant readers
• WORLD-BUILDING: This second book expands on the magic of Ravensbarrow
• SERIES ROLLOUT: Book 3 in the Secrets of Ravensbarrow series is coming in Fall 2025! More books featuring the main characters finding out more about the paranormal activity in their town are in the pipeline
• PAPERBACK ORIGINAL! A lower price point for middle grade readers
• MENTAL HEALTH REP: Meaningful representation of a main character with anxiety without suggesting that he has to “overcome” or “solve” his anxiety
• EDUCATOR GUIDE: A free educator guide will be available on our website to assist with using the book in the classroom
• FOR FANS OF: Ghost Squad and The Last Kids on Earth
• LEVELING INFO: Coming soon

BRADEN HALLETT is a teacher, author, and illustrator from Kamloops, British Columbia. Why hamsters? Braden once had a pet hamster named Scratchy with razor-sharp claws, patchy fur, blood-red eyes, and three legs. Scratchy left quite the impression.

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