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. Author: Josh Hicks Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Published: 10/13/2026 Pages: 224 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 0.75lbs Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.90d ISBN: 9781536243857 Audience: Ages 9-12 Review Citation(s): Booklist 08/01/2026 Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2026 School Library Journal 09/01/2026 pg. 101 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; Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit; and Minecraft: Out of Order. When he's not making books, Josh Hicks writes and directs for animation.