Dennis feels out of place after moving to a gloomy town where his dad accepted work at a controversial chemical plant. He struggles to fit in and soon senses something may be very wrong with his new middle school. When he finds the journal of a student who went missing decades ago, he begins exploring the haunting truth behind the disappearance. Everything points to a dark and strange reality lurking behind the walls of the school itself. Dennis must uncover a long-buried secret if he hopes to make it through the year.
Ryan Wolf has been writing chapter books since he was in third grade. He has published stories, poems, essays, reviews, and journalism. He is the author of Watches and Warnings, a novel for young adults. Ryan holds his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife, Jenna. Learn more about Ryan at www.ryanswolf.com.