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Twin sisters in a dusty attic: Rylee, in a cream cardigan, holds a brass compass while Stella, in an olive military-style jacket, holds open an old book glowing with golden light

The Truth Seekers, a middle-grade novel by R.R. Anders: Book One of The Adventures of Stella and Rylee

A middle-grade novel by R.R. Anders · Book One of The Adventures of Stella and Rylee

The truth will set you free. First somebody has to say it out loud.

  • Ages 9 to 12
  • Clean read
  • Family friendly
  • Coming Nov 17, 2026

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Coming November 17, 2026 in paperback and Kindle. Pre-order the Kindle edition
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Two sisters, one very old book, and a boy who is running out of time. Fifty seconds in Castle Hill.

The cast

Meet the Seekers

Two very different twins, one very old book, and a whole town full of people with secrets.

Stella Martin, a curly-haired girl in an olive military-style jacket, holding the old book from the attic and grinning slyly
Narrator and Truth Seeker

Stella Martin

Street smart, dramatic, and braver than she feels.

Rylee Martin, a curly-haired girl in a cream cardigan, holding an open brass compass
Twin sister and Truth Seeker

Rylee Martin

Book smart, calm, and always one backup ahead.

Drake, The new hire at Mrs. P's
The new hire at Mrs. P's

Drake

Can fix anything with a plug. Arrives at 2:59 and forty seconds.

Mr. Wigglesworth, Homeroom and history teacher
Homeroom and history teacher

Mr. Wigglesworth

Says behoove. Means it.

Mrs. P, Owner of the ice cream shop
Owner of the ice cream shop

Mrs. P

Smells like vanilla and waffle cones. Never yells.

Mrs. Grimsby, Administrative Coordinator, Castle Hill Middle School
Administrative Coordinator, Castle Hill Middle School

Mrs. Grimsby

Proper forms prevent poor outcomes.

The other side

Not everyone in Castle Hill wants the truth to come out. Meet them if you dare.

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Free quiz

Which Truth Seeker Character Are You?

Are you a dreamer like Stella, a planner like Rylee, or do you have a stamp for every occasion? Answer 10 quick questions to find out which character from The Truth Seekers is most like you. No wrong answers, and no spoilers.

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The Fun Zone

Games, puzzles & printables

Something to click, solve, color, or hunt for, all set in Castle Hill.

Seek & Find

Search the dusty attic for hidden treasures. How fast can you find them all?

Puzzles

Word searches you can play right here, plus printable mazes and secret codes.

Coloring Pages

Free printable pages starring the twins, Castle Hill, and Mrs. P's sundaes.

Treasure Hunt

Golden letters are hiding all over this website. Collect them and crack the secret word.

Arcade

Quick, free games for young Seekers that you can play right here in your browser.
Lessons from the book

Big ideas, told with a grin

The truth sets you free, even when it's scary to say

Secrets feel safe at first, but they get heavier the longer you carry them. Telling the truth is hard for a minute and freeing for a long time.

One small choice can ripple out for years

Choices are like the first step on a staircase. A good one can lead to good things for you and for people you will never meet.

Real friends tell you the truth

Some people tell you only what you want to hear. A true friend is honest with you, even when it's hard, and stays.

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Mrs. P's cozy ice cream shop in Castle Hill
For parents & teachers

A story you'll want to talk about

  • Ages 9 to 12, grades 4 to 7
  • A clean read: no profanity, no gore, no romance beyond a crush
  • Big talks about honesty, courage, and kindness, without a lecture
  • Discussion questions and activities for families, classrooms, and book clubs
Parent & book club guide FAQ for grown-ups
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Twin sisters in an attic: Rylee in a cream cardigan holding a brass compass, and Stella in an olive military-style jacket holding a glowing open book
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The cover of The Truth Seekers by R.R. Anders
The book

A book with their names on the cover

Thirteen-year-old Stella Martin has started over at so many schools she has the routine down cold: pick the outfit, flash the fierce face, survive. Castle Hill, Maine, is more of the same. Then her new history teacher says something impossible. He knew her father. The father who died when Stella was five. The father nobody will talk about.

What the Martin twins find in their attic is a book with their own names stamped on the cover, a calling handed down for hundreds of years, and a job description with no hours, no pay, and a whole lot of destiny. Stella dreams the future. Her sister Rylee always knows exactly where to be. And somewhere out there is a boy at a crossroads, running out of time, with no idea someone else is already whispering in his ear.

The truth is supposed to set you free. First it has to find you.

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