Mayhem

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.

MAYHEM is second in the 4-book Mischief Series for Middle-Grade readers.
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"Stefania Shaffer has crafted a fast-paced and endlessly entertaining book for middle grade readers...Humor and tension abound...students will love MAYHEM! I know my fourth graders will!"

—Thomas Doyle, Language Arts Teacher, Adams 12 School District, Broomfield, CO; author of Bo Rush Sports Books

"...literature that will resonate with students and...colleagues...young readers can use as a guide, and educators 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

"The haunt was I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E! Some how, some way, Shaffer has managed to top MISCHIEF!...Little boys everywhere are going to be learning lots of delicious things when it comes to getting burned—by girls or matches, take your pick! Such, such, such a treat!"

—Daina Lujan, Principal, Millbrae School District, Vice President, South San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees

"MAYHEM embodies the core essence of growing up...perfect book to engage reluctant and at risk youth...tremendous book study opportunity for professional educators...as its relevance is unmatched. The teenage spirit and disposition is masterfully captured to remind us of the important life changing work we do!"

—Daniel Cullen, Pennsylvania County Supervisor of Special Education, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

"MAYHEM is a true delight to read. Stefania Shaffer does a masterful job capturing the mystique and wonder of childhood. As an avid reader...I know readers of all ages will connect with the well-developed characters with a penchant for mischief."

—Shelby Strong, Teacher, Patrick F. Taylor, Science and Technology Academy, Louisiana

"MAYHEM has the kind of thrilling pace that will seize a young reader's attention from beginning to end. Even parents reading over shoulders will want to know how Slater Hannigan gets out his next predicament...This is a series worthy of a wide audience."

—Penny Warner, best-selling author of over 60 books for adults and children, including the Agatha Award winning middle-grade mystery series, THE CODE BUSTERS CLUB