You vs the Poison Plot

Can YOU solve the biggest crime of the century (or at least of the after-school talent show)? With multiple choose-your-own paths, suspects to investigate, and endings to uncover, this fresh and funny whodunit—the first in an interactive series—puts readers in control.

When Mr. Rosso, the drama teacher, is found unconscious before the big school talent show, the theories for what happened are plentiful—and it’s up to the reader to solve the mystery. Through an exciting, page-hopping format, readers themselves decide how the story progresses. Should they question Levi, the popular kid with the voice of an angel? Investigate the crime scene with Allie, the sharp-eyed school newspaper photographer? Dig up dirt on Ms. Lynch, the nervous teaching assistant? Following the clues however they choose, readers might get caught in a wild goose chase or sleuth their way to the clever solution—in any case, the witty storylines paired with lively cartoon art make this an unforgettable DIY romp.

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You vs the Poison Plot

Can YOU solve the biggest crime of the century (or at least of the after-school talent show)? With multiple choose-your-own paths, suspects to investigate, and endings to uncover, this fresh and funny whodunit—the first in an interactive series—puts readers in control.

When Mr. Rosso, the drama teacher, is found unconscious before the big school talent show, the theories for what happened are plentiful—and it’s up to the reader to solve the mystery. Through an exciting, page-hopping format, readers themselves decide how the story progresses. Should they question Levi, the popular kid with the voice of an angel? Investigate the crime scene with Allie, the sharp-eyed school newspaper photographer? Dig up dirt on Ms. Lynch, the nervous teaching assistant? Following the clues however they choose, readers might get caught in a wild goose chase or sleuth their way to the clever solution—in any case, the witty storylines paired with lively cartoon art make this an unforgettable DIY romp.

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You vs the Poison Plot

You vs the Poison Plot

You vs the Poison Plot

You vs the Poison Plot

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Can YOU solve the biggest crime of the century (or at least of the after-school talent show)? With multiple choose-your-own paths, suspects to investigate, and endings to uncover, this fresh and funny whodunit—the first in an interactive series—puts readers in control.

When Mr. Rosso, the drama teacher, is found unconscious before the big school talent show, the theories for what happened are plentiful—and it’s up to the reader to solve the mystery. Through an exciting, page-hopping format, readers themselves decide how the story progresses. Should they question Levi, the popular kid with the voice of an angel? Investigate the crime scene with Allie, the sharp-eyed school newspaper photographer? Dig up dirt on Ms. Lynch, the nervous teaching assistant? Following the clues however they choose, readers might get caught in a wild goose chase or sleuth their way to the clever solution—in any case, the witty storylines paired with lively cartoon art make this an unforgettable DIY romp.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781536250466
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 02/10/2026
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Josh Hicks is a writer and illustrator based in Cardiff, Wales. He is the creator of the graphic novels Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition and Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit as well as a forthcoming trilogy of middle-grade graphic novels for Dark Horse Comics based on the video game Minecraft. He also codirected music videos for Foo Fighters, directed Bill Nighy and Craig Roberts in the animated film Spectre of the Bear, and served as the codesigner and illustrator of the card game Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultrabrawl. Josh Hicks is currently developing Glorious Wrestling Alliance for television with showrunner Elliott Owen (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, All Hail King Julien).
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