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Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

By Wendelin Van Draanen

By Wendelin Van Draanen

By Wendelin Van Draanen

By Wendelin Van Draanen

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Aug 06, 2013 | ISBN 9780307930613 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Jan 08, 2013 | ISBN 9780307974082 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

    “The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)” —Midwest Children’s Book Review

    In this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life. Mysteries like: Who is her father? And why has her mother kept it such a secret? How long can she manage to hide out in Grams’ seniors-only building before someone catches on? Is her mother really planning to marry her boyfriend’s father? (Ew.) And why, why is Heather Acosta so nasty?

    During one crazy weekend in Las Vegas, with the help of an entire army of Elvis impersonators, Sammy finally gets some answers. But of course knowledge comes at a price—and solving the mysteries of her own life will cost Sammy more than she ever meant to pay. . . .

    The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it’s the drama in Sammy’s personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.

    About Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City

    “The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)” —Midwest Children’s Book Review

    In this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life. Mysteries like: Who is her father? And why has her mother kept it such a secret? How long can she manage to hide out in Grams’ seniors-only building before someone catches on? Is her mother really planning to marry her boyfriend’s father? (Ew.) And why, why is Heather Acosta so nasty?

    During one crazy weekend in Las Vegas, with the help of an entire army of Elvis impersonators, Sammy finally gets some answers. But of course knowledge comes at a price—and solving the mysteries of her own life will cost Sammy more than she ever meant to pay. . . .

    The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it’s the drama in Sammy’s personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.

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    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Aug 06, 2013 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780307930613

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2013 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780307974082
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    Praise

    Praise for the Sammy Keyes series:
     
    “Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that it’s impossible to turn the pages fast enough.” —Kirkus Reviews 

    “There’s no stopping Sammy.”—Publishers Weekly

    “An intelligent, gutsy, flawed, and utterly likable heroine.”—Booklist

    “Move over, Nancy Drew—a new sleuth is on the scene.”—Girls’ Life

    “Think a combination of Carl Hiaasen’s Flush and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books and you’ll be right on target.” —School Library Journal

    “A high-quality, high-amp mystery series.” —The Horn Book
     
    “This funny, clever series is NOT for kids only. I challenge the most seasoned mystery reader to guess ‘who done it.’” —Cozies, Capers, and Crimes
     
    “Sammy Keyes comes armed with attitude.” —Orlando Sentinel

    “Sammy doesn’t find mysteries to solve—they find her.” —Arizona Republic

    “Humor, romance and adventure; this story is an absolute blast.” —Chicago Tribune
     
    “If you haven’t met Sammy Keyes yet, now is the time.” —Children’s Literature

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