Breaking News [Paperback]

A school scandal, student reporters, and a race for the truth!

Things dont usually come to a screeching halt at Ridgewood Arts & Technical School. But thats what happens when Headmistress Hardaway announces, A scandal has rocked the fundraising committee! Everyones a suspect, and student council special investigator Hunter Jackson vows to find the culprit.

Ridgewood Roarnews editor, Anthony Ravello, and rogue journalist, Liberty Lennon, plan to do some digging of their own, racing to scoop the truth to their faithful readers...or at least their versions of it. As the truth gets murkier, all students can do is gobble up news bytes and try to unmask the classmate responsible for the missing funds. Perfect for middle grade readers who love mysteries and school stories!

"Breaking Newstakes off at a break-neck speed and doesn’t let up until its satisfying conclusion. Mix up one crime, a little insider knowledge, and two rival newspapers at the R.A.T. (Ridgewood Arts & Technology Middle School) and you’ve got a journalistic battle to uncover the truth. But what if that truth comes with personal consequences? A fast, fun read underpinned by ethical considerations." —Shutta Crum, author ofThomas and the Dragon QueenandSpitting Image"This just in!Breaking Newssweeps the nation with wit, charm, and humor. Morelli crafts a fun, fast-paced narrative that documents two spirited middle school reporters and their comical journey to journalistic integrity. An entertaining and important story!" —Michael Hilton, author ofBobby Robot"Frank Morelli offers a sneak peek into student reporters’ primary documents as they compete to get the scoop on a school-wide scandal.Breaking Newsgives middle grade readers multiple entry points and a fast pace to spring board important conversations about ethics, journalism and cooperation." Beth Vrabel, author of