Middle School Mysteries

A world-weary 6th grade sleuth who’s been in the detective game since all the way back when the school year began in September. Always up for cracking a tough mystery, except for one cold case in particular. Like any good noir antihero, his cynical, hard-bitten exterior conceals a broken heart…

An eager 6th grader, fresh from home school and keen to make an impression. Her gregarious, can-do persona conceals a deep need to be liked and a willingness to bend the rules. Although she’s all about open, honest communication, it seems she has a secret of her own…

8th grade. The “Queen Bee” and leader of the popular clique. Charming, efficient, ambitious, quick to anger (and watch out when that happens.) Always keeps her eyes on the prize: her social status in the high school jungle that’s looming just beyond this summer…

8th grade, but has very likely been held back at least a year so he’s huge. Leader of the self-described Freaks who populate the dank basement of Philip Marlowe Middle. His gruff, non-conforming demeanor runs interference for a sensitive soul…

7th grade. A former Freak who defected to the normal world above ground. Recently recruited by Morgan, under mysterious circumstances, to be her Number Two. Self-deprecating and resigned to her fate, but with a conscience that won’t leave her alone…

The school’s leading thespian. Flamboyantly confident and self-assured— at least until the applause stops…