The bad news: Sammy's made a deadly mistake.
The good news: No one knows she did it.
The delicious dilemma: Everyone thinks her archenemy "He... read full description
The good news: No one knows she did it.
The delicious dilemma: Everyone thinks her archenemy "He... read full description
reviews
Jan 06, 2011
I started this series when I was 9 years old. At age 20 I've outgrown a lot of things I used to read (ex: the Meg Cabot books I picked up in 6th grade), but for some reason not Sammy Keyes. It's distinctly Children's Lit and not YA, but it is still quite well written (It also contains some quite adult themes--I mean teenagers with meth labs? Pregnant teenagers looking for a way out of gangs? Homeless teens?) Sammy is mature, sharp and witty as always. This particular installment was more of a co
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Aug 13, 2011
m1 Gwen
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I love all the books in this series, but this one is my favorite. Why? Because it's a 13 year-old girl kicking butt and taking names! This does have some romance, but the main story is the mystery. Sammy Keyes doesn't ask for trouble, but it seems to follow her, and she doesn't mind getting her hands dirty to solve a good mystery! Wendelin Van Draanen does an amazing job of tying together a 13 year-old girl's life, complete with 13 year-old girl problems and a suspenseful, intense mystery. I sug
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Sep 25, 2011
Xiaoqing 703
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I loved this book! I really thought Casey was going to kiss Sammy on the lips! I will be very disappointed if the rest of the Sammy Keyes books aren't published soon! Casey and Sammy still have a kiss waiting for them. I have to adnit that there was less actoin in this book.I loved the dance scene!
Jan 24, 2009
Amy
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I love Van Draanen's main character Sammy. She is smart and a smart-a$$! I love that she made me laugh out loud several times. This is a great mystery for young teens, with lots of twists and turns. I also enjoyed the message in this book as Sammy learns that lies beget lies, and going against your character creates more drama than it is worth. This is a great book for our mother/daughter book club as we will have lots to discuss - from bullying to the ethics of teachers and more.
Aug 09, 2010
Lee Anne
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Sammy meets some seriously unpleasant people, with some interesting results. She also has a battle with her own conscience in a difficult dilemma. The right prevails in the end!
Aug 07, 2009
Katy
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3.5 stars
I started off really hating this one. Sammy seemed totally out of control, but! she pulls herself together and the rest of the story is quite enjoyable.
I started off really hating this one. Sammy seemed totally out of control, but! she pulls herself together and the rest of the story is quite enjoyable.
Jul 21, 2009
Canwen
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This is my favorite Sammy Keyes book! I love the mystery and how in the end Sammy Keyes figured it all out in such a interesting way
Feb 03, 2010
Brett
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For the first time, Sammy discovers a mystery that ends with a body. This series continues to be very addictive. An interesting look at the power of telling the truth, & how lying can make you feel bad.
Oct 20, 2010
ConwayCountyLibrary
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(youth review)Good book. Funny characters and a good mystery to try and solve. ~Nate, 3rd grade, MIS
Jul 03, 2009
Victoria
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Sammy is not the type of persons who likes to lie intentionally. But when her arch nemesis is blamed for something Sammy's done she should be happy... shouldn't she?
Aug 03, 2011
Shayna
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Good. I really like Sammy Keys she is such a good character that I can relate to.
Oct 10, 2010
Ashley
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Sammy Keyes is my fictional role model. She's the reason I wear high tops. :)
Dec 26, 2008
Gjela
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OK, So I was reading the other Sammy Keyes book, and I got bored. So I started reading this one. I just sorta pick up one of the other when I'm tired of reading my other books. (= lols.
Dec 03, 2008
Martha
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This is one case Sammy doesn't want to solve because as it turns out - she-dun-it.
Oct 04, 2008
Sella
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i like these books- it's my favorite mystery series. the mysteries are really interesting, and sammy keyes is awesome. I love it when I find out who's the culprit a second before sammy does.
Sep 19, 2008
Irene
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I really like how all the Sammy Keyes books have an emotional side to them; it gives it a real life sense except that Sammy Keyes doesn't exist... well she can exist in my heart *sniffle*
Oct 04, 2008
Ravi
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Sammy keyes the 13 year old middle schooler now faces the biggest mystery yet as well as being destroyed by her arch enemy
May 19, 2011
Vicki *no time to read. like ever*
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Love it. Really nice morals in this one, and it really shows a bit of growing up for Sammy.
<3 Casey
<3 Casey
