Death of a Cheerleader

This installment in the Riverdale novel series plunges readers into a dual mystery. Betty and Veronica attend a cheerleading retreat where a two-year-old disappearance resurfaces, and new dangers, including a near-drowning, threaten the squad. Simultaneously, Archie and Jughead are embroiled in a cash theft during a power outage at La Bonne Nuit. This fast-paced chapter book is best suited for independent readers aged 10-14 who enjoy suspenseful stories, strong friendships, and solving puzzles. Parents should be aware of themes of peril and a missing person, consistent with the 'Riverdale' brand's darker tone.

Betty and Veronica's cheerleading retreat with the River Vixens was supposed to be fun - not deadly. Betty, Veronica, Cheryl and the rest of the River Vixens are heading out of town for the weekend on a cheerleading retreat. So Archie, Jughead and the rest of the guys decide to have a poker night at La Bonne Nuit. But a storm causes the power to go out, and the speakeasy goes into lockdown. When the lights come back on, all of the cash is gone. The thief has to be someone the guys know - but who? A few hours away, the River Vixens are ready to enjoy a few days of nature and team bonding. But when they arrive at the cheerleading camp, there are two other feuding squads already there. The team from Stonewall Prep claims that the Greendale girls are the reason one of their teammates went missing two years ago. Betty and Veronica volunteer to investigate, but then creepy things start happening all over camp. And when one of the cheerleaders nearly drowns in the lake, B&V know they have to find out the truth before anyone else gets hurt - or worse. This original Riverdalenovel features a story not seen on the show!