The Unkindness Club: Purdy Franklin Mysteries #1 - Paperback

by Frankie Grant (Illustrator), Jill Ammon Vanderwood (Author)

From the author of the Through the Rug series comes a new series featuring child detectives
solving mysteries in a most peculiar way.When hooded figures begin leaving cruel anonymous letters around the neighborhood, best friends Purdy, who is deaf, and Rowen, who is in a wheelchair, are determined to uncover who is behind The Unkindness Club. There is just one problem - Purdy has a secret of her own. She transforms into a deaf cat at night, and sneaking around as a feline detective comes with risks of its own. She must get close enough to the bad guys to read their lips.
Can Purdy and Rowen solve the mystery of The Unkindness Club without anyone discovering Purdy's secret identity?

• This engaging middle-grade mystery from award-winning author Jill Ammon Vanderwood tackles bullying and kindness in a story kids will not want to put down.
• The Unkindness Club features American Sign Language (ASL).
• This will be a meaningful choice for deaf and hard-of-hearing readers and kids who may feel different.
• This book will also be well received in any classroom or with families exploring inclusion, kindness, and courage.
• Perfect for fans of middle-grade mystery, school stories, and books that spark real conversations about bullying and standing up for others.
• This is the first book in the Purdy Franklin Mysteries series.
• Look for Are We Twins?: Purdy Franklin Mysteries number 2--Available in September 2026