Sixth grader Slater Hannigan wants everyone to stop asking how the hill fire started. But matters only worsen after the police go door-to-door looking for neighborhood clues. Unfortunately, the real trouble begins when the new kid at school, Chicky Cicarrelli, shows Slater and his buddies a few tricks of his own. So close to carrying off his master plan, Slater's life is turned upside down when Sibley White discovers the one school rule he has broken—ultimately bringing big changes Slater Hannigan cannot escape this time. Reluctant readers and bookworms alike, will fall in love with this modern day Tom Sawyer-type action adventure story! MAYHEM IS SECOND IN THE 4-BOOK MISCHIEF SERIES FOR MIDDLE-GRADE READERS. ~~~ "...literature that will resonate with students and...colleagues...young readers can use as a guide, andeducators can use MAYHEM's story arc as a teaching tool. Stefania's done it again! (and so has Slater!)"- Barry Saide, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Tabernacle Township School District "MAYHEM embodies the core essence of growing up...perfect book to engage reluctant and at riskyouth...tremendous book study opportunity for professional educators...to remind us of the important lifechanging work we do!" - Daniel Cullen, Pennsylvania County Supervisor of Special Education, Colonial Intermediate 20 "Stefania Shaffer has crafted a fast-paced and endlessly entertaining book for middle-grade readers...Humor and tension abound...students will love MAYHEM!" - Thomas Doyle, Language Arts Teacher, Adams 12 School District, Broomfield, CO; author of Bo Rush Sports Books