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The Sato Corporation built the new Crooked Creek Commons parking garage. They bought Blue Devil Castle for their new corporate retreat. They funded the Waverly Perchance Memorial Garden, a project organized by twelve-year-old Dotty Morgan. Now, Mr. Sato himself takes an interest in Dotty and her dream of owning and operating a legit Supernatural Sleuthing Agency. Mr. Sato's interest comes with cash.

If Dotty lets Mr. Sato examine the Japanese sword and cup her dad recently acquired, then Mr. Sato will approve a generous small business grant. All Dotty's dreams will come true. Simple, right?

Except a lot of people want to get their hands on the sword and cup, including zombie ninjas, a powerful demon called an oni, human/bird hybrids known as tengu, and her new friend, Sakura, whose life might depend on it.

Dotty finds herself in the middle of a war between paranormal factions, but she still has to contend with a jealous girlfriend, bullies, and a nightmare houseguest. Middle school is tough!