# The Truth Seekers by R.R. Anders

> The Truth Seekers, a middle-grade novel by R.R. Anders. A clean, family-friendly middle-grade fantasy mystery for ages 9 to 12 (grades 4 to 7), and Book One of The Adventures of Stella and Rylee. Twin sisters Stella and Rylee Martin find a book in their attic with their own names stamped on the cover. Paperback and Kindle release date: November 17, 2026. Kindle edition release date: November 17, 2026 (pre-order open at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HMMNK8C2). The paperback listing is not live yet.

Not to be confused with the 2020 TV series "Truth Seekers" or with other books titled "The Truth Seekers" or "Truth Seeker" by other authors. The author writes under the pen name R.R. Anders. Facts on this site come from the book itself; the site avoids spoilers past the back-cover setup.

## The book
- [Home](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/): Overview, characters, activities, pre-launch list
- [About the book](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/about-the-book): Blurb, themes, ages, content notes, and the grown-up FAQ
- [Characters](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/characters): Stella, Rylee, and the people of Castle Hill
- [About R.R. Anders](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/about-the-author): The author's approved bio
- [Parent and teacher guide](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/parents): Discussion questions by part, talk-about topics, activities, parent FAQ
- [Lessons from the book](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/lessons): Eight life lessons, each with something to try at home
- [Press and media kit](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/press): Fast facts, descriptions, author bio, downloadable cover and art, interview topics, interview request form (media contact: hello@mail.thetruthseekersbook.com)
- [The Kindle edition on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HMMNK8C2): Paperback and Kindle release date: November 17, 2026. Kindle edition release date: November 17, 2026 (pre-order open at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HMMNK8C2). The paperback listing is not live yet.

## Free activities for kids
- [Which Truth Seeker are you? quiz](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/quiz): Free 10-question character quiz, six results, no sign-up
- [Free coloring pages](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/coloring): Printable coloring pages from the book
- [Word search puzzles](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/puzzles): Three word searches to play online or print
- [Seek and find](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/seek-and-find): Online hidden picture puzzle set in the twins' attic
- [Treasure hunt](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/treasure-hunt): Letters hidden across the site spell a secret word
- [Arcade](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/arcade): Free kids' games to play right in the browser
- [For kids](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/kids): Seeker missions, fun facts, and a secret code

## Blog
- [Books About Twins for Middle Grade Readers: 11 Picks Kids Love](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/books-about-twins-for-middle-grade): The best books about twins for readers 8 to 13, from fairy-tale adventures to boarding-school classics, with what each one is about and who it suits.
- [Mystery Books for 10, 11 and 12 Year Olds: 14 Page-Turners](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/mystery-books-for-10-to-12-year-olds): Mystery books for 10, 11 and 12 year olds that kids actually finish: puzzle mysteries, museum heists and detective series, with ages and notes for parents.
- [How to Keep a Dream Journal (From a Girl Who Has Very Weird Dreams)](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/how-to-keep-a-dream-journal): Stella Martin's step-by-step guide to keeping a dream journal: where to keep it, what to write first, and why journals always get the whole truth.
- [Book Club Discussion Questions for Middle Grade Readers (Works for Any Book)](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/book-club-questions-for-middle-grade): 40 book club discussion questions for kids 8 to 13 that work with any middle grade novel, plus tips for running a kids' book club at home or school.
- [Things You Find in Old Attics (and One Thing I Can't Tell You About)](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/things-you-find-in-old-attics): Stella and Rylee explore their dusty attic in Maine: creepy dolls, fifty-year-old dresses, a velvet jewelry box, and tips for your own attic adventure.
- [Talking to Kids About Honesty: 25 Conversation Starters, Quotes and Books](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/talking-to-kids-about-honesty): Simple conversation starters about honesty for kids 8 to 13, plus honesty quotes, books about honesty, and easy activities for home or the classroom.
- [Twin Rules: Everything I Know About Being Half of a Matched Set](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/twin-rules): Stella Martin on life as an identical twin: the front-seat wars, why Rylee always knows where to be, and how sisters who fight like weather always make up.
- [Books Like Fablehaven, Keeper of the Lost Cities and The Mysterious Benedict Society](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/books-like-fablehaven): Finished a favorite series and need the next one? Read-alike picks for fans of Fablehaven, Keeper of the Lost Cities, Benedict Society and Land of Stories.
- [The Ice Cream Flavor Problem (A Confession from Behind the Counter)](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/the-ice-cream-flavor-problem): Stella works at an ice cream shop and still can't pick a flavor. Her best tricks for making up your mind, from the coin flip to Mrs. P's sample rule.
- [Clean Middle Grade Fantasy Books: 14 Series Families Can Trust](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/clean-middle-grade-fantasy-books): A parent-friendly list of clean middle grade fantasy books and series for ages 8 to 13, with what each one is about and who it's best for.
- [How to Survive Your Fourth New School (A Guide by a Professional New Kid)](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/blog/surviving-your-fourth-new-school): Stella Martin has been the new kid four times. Here are her official rules for surviving a first day, from the outfit to the front office.

## Optional
- [Full plain-text fact sheet](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/llms-full.txt): every core fact, character, theme and FAQ in one file
- [Privacy](https://thetruthseekersbook.com/privacy): what the pre-launch list collects