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Mischief #2
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
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.
_____________________________________________________________________
"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
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2017
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About the author
Stefania Shaffer
8 books36 followersStefania Shaffer traded a successful career in corporate America for the middle school classroom as an English Language Arts teacher. Fifteen years later she is expanding her role into writing elective curriculum that focuses on college and career readiness. She is the author of the fictional story Heroes Don’t Always Wear Capes about a student finally finding a few extraordinary teachers who become her heroes for life.
Her second book is the Memoir 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent: A Love Story of a Different Kind in which she unveils the gritty realities Boomers will face in this funny, and compassionate account of their daunting role if they are the adult child coming home to care for an elderly parent until the very end.
The Companion Playbook (2016), the workbook version, has been created to save those readers precious time from copious note-taking on the Memoir.
Currently at work on a 4-book series aimed at middle-grade readers about little mischief-makers in elementary school and how they grow forward with a release anticipated for fall 2017.
Her public speaking credits include major San Francisco media on KGO/Ronn Owens, KQED/Michael Krasny, KTVU/Bay Area People and education conferences, including the national Gates Ed Foundation for teacher leaders known as ECET2--Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching. She lives in Northern California with her family.
Learn more about Stefania's books and public speaking by visiting www.stefaniashaffer.com
Her second book is the Memoir 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent: A Love Story of a Different Kind in which she unveils the gritty realities Boomers will face in this funny, and compassionate account of their daunting role if they are the adult child coming home to care for an elderly parent until the very end.
The Companion Playbook (2016), the workbook version, has been created to save those readers precious time from copious note-taking on the Memoir.
Currently at work on a 4-book series aimed at middle-grade readers about little mischief-makers in elementary school and how they grow forward with a release anticipated for fall 2017.
Her public speaking credits include major San Francisco media on KGO/Ronn Owens, KQED/Michael Krasny, KTVU/Bay Area People and education conferences, including the national Gates Ed Foundation for teacher leaders known as ECET2--Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching. She lives in Northern California with her family.
Learn more about Stefania's books and public speaking by visiting www.stefaniashaffer.com
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October 9, 2017
The shenanigans continue in this heart-pounding adventure novel perfect for middle grade readers! Likewise, teachers and parents are sure to get a kick out of Slater's antics and appreciate the lessons taught.
I read MISCHIEF (Book 1 in the series) and fell in love with the characters, so I was thrilled to get to follow them in MAYHEM. We get to know some of the secondary characters, like Graham, on a deeper level and we are introduced to some new friends, like Chicky.
I won't include spoilers, so I'll simply say that adventure, humor and lessons learned are all woven into this fun, spirited tale of a group of youngsters finding their way. Thumbs up!
I read MISCHIEF (Book 1 in the series) and fell in love with the characters, so I was thrilled to get to follow them in MAYHEM. We get to know some of the secondary characters, like Graham, on a deeper level and we are introduced to some new friends, like Chicky.
I won't include spoilers, so I'll simply say that adventure, humor and lessons learned are all woven into this fun, spirited tale of a group of youngsters finding their way. Thumbs up!
February 24, 2018
Another great book by Stefania Shaffer.
Leaving us on a cliffhanger at the end of book one, Stefania kept the heat on as the police start to question neighbors (and their kids) about the fire in the park.
Just when Slater and his friends think they've gotten away with it, middle school starts and a whole new set of problems announce their presence. From a teacher that wants things done a certain way, to a new student that seems like a bigger trouble maker than Slater ever was in 5th grade, Mayhem lives up to its name with each page in the book.
Now, the only question left is...what to do about Sibley White?
Leaving us on a cliffhanger at the end of book one, Stefania kept the heat on as the police start to question neighbors (and their kids) about the fire in the park.
Just when Slater and his friends think they've gotten away with it, middle school starts and a whole new set of problems announce their presence. From a teacher that wants things done a certain way, to a new student that seems like a bigger trouble maker than Slater ever was in 5th grade, Mayhem lives up to its name with each page in the book.
Now, the only question left is...what to do about Sibley White?
November 18, 2018
I won this book in the giveaways and I'm glad that I did because it's not something I would have picked up on my own. I'm a grown man so the tween/YA genre isn't exactly my demographic. I never read the first book so some of it was over my head but I really enjoyed characters like Slater and the way Shaffer writes.
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