Izzy Wong's got a new podcast―and this time she's going to uncover the whole story. A sixth-grade student with a purpose, Izzy wants to start her own hit investigative podcast. When the girls' washroom at her school mysteriously floods, she's finally got the perfect subject. It doesn't take long to figure out that a student did it on purpose―but who? Izzy sets out on an investigation to find the culprit and interviews anyone who might know anything, including teachers, students and even the principal. But when she runs into difficulty finding the truth and is presented with a juicy lead that may or may not be gossip―but brings in lots of new listeners―Izzy finds herself in hot water. Will her podcast get shut down before she has a chance to find the perpetrator? The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. “With an age-appropriate love triangle, multiple suspects, and discussions about the difference between news and gossip, Izzy’s investigation has much to keep young readers engaged. Careful descriptions of the technical side of podcasting and insights from Izzy’s broadcast journalist mother offer an entry point to anyone curious about following in Izzy’s footsteps…A solid middle-grade mystery laced with leads for aspiring newshounds.” ― Kirkus Reviews “Izzy is a nuanced protagonist with a lot of heart, and middle-grade readers will root for her investigation while appreciating the impact of the mistakes she makes along the way. Never taking itself too seriously but giving the reader the podcast style they want, Chan’s story delivers a fun middle-grade novel about the importance of good reporting and fills the mystery with characters who have a lot of learning to do.” ― Booklist “Shows the importance of sticking to your principles when things get difficult, as well as the need for understanding and not making rash assumptions about people. This is a good story to help readers understand that stories can take on a life of their own and that words hurt, no matter how good the intentions were.” ― Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News “A delightful middle grade novel about ethics in journalism and growing up. Highly recommended.” ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials “Izzy [grows] into her journalistic skills and herself, learning some sensitivity from her missteps and some wisdom from her peers and elders about the consequences of her actions.” ― CanLit for Little Canadians “This novel can be a companion for an ADST unit when learning about technologies such as podcasting or an intermediate ELA lesson on effective interviewing processes and understanding the difference between facts and gossip. This resource is sure to capture the attention of 21st-century readers!” ― BC Books for Schools “Marty gets kids to really think about journalism, facts and what nuances there can be in a new story while also remaining true to the emotions, trials and tribulations of middle school. Izzy is such a great hero. Curious, brave, funny...and willing to admit when she’s wrong. I love these books!” -- Kevin Sylvester, award-winning author of Apartment 713 Something smells at Forest Lawn Elementary. Marty Chan writes books for kids, stage plays for adults, and social media posts for fun. He's best known for his bestselling thriller, Haunted Hospital . He's also written Dragon on the Loose , which was shortlisted for the Silver Birch Express Award in 2024. Marty has toured around the world without ever leaving his basement. He has developed a unique and dynamic way of presenting virtually using tech tricks, stage magic, and improv. He works and lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two cats.