WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN was a classroom teacher for many years before becoming a full-time writer. The books in the Sammy Keyes mystery series have been embraced by critics and readers alike, with Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief receiving the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best children’s mystery. Wendelin is also the author of many award-winning novels, including Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, Swear to Howdy, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, and Wild Bird. You can find her online at WendelinVanDraanen.com and @WendelinVanD, and you can follow Sammy Keyes on Facebook.
A girl's clumsy day reveals gravity's mischievous side.
Childhood crushes collide as perspectives shift, revealing unexpected truths in a comedic tale of young love.
After losing a leg, a runner must redefine her dreams and find new ways to cross the finish line.
A young girl witnesses a crime and becomes the target of a relentless thief.
A secret too terrible to keep tests the limits of friendship.
A Halloween prank turns into a real scare, and school rumors threaten Sammy's reputation.
Sammy's secret mistake frames her rival. Will she confess or let the truth unravel?
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A girl's clumsy day reveals gravity's mischievous side.
A stray dog and two sisters hunt for a kidnapped dad and pirate treasure.
Three girls confront family secrets and societal divides in a transformative summer.
A boy's secret stories collide with real-life challenges when a curious classmate pries into his world.
A young detective is in a coma after a mysterious attack. Can her friends solve the case?
A cruise turns chaotic when a perfume heiress vanishes. Can a young detective solve the mystery?
A teen detective uncovers family secrets in a whirlwind Las Vegas adventure.
A wannabe superhero and a real mystery collide. Can Sammy solve it?
A trick-or-treat turns sinister as Sammy uncovers a chilling mystery.
After losing a leg, a runner must redefine her dreams and find new ways to cross the finish line.
Eighth-grader must solve death threat mystery or face dire consequences herself.
A dying man's cash leads Sammy into danger and dilemmas.
Campers face danger as poachers hunt endangered condors.
Sammy's secret mistake frames her rival. Will she confess or let the truth unravel?
A cyber-superhero faces exposure while uncovering a spy ring. Can he keep his identity secret?
A young hero battles deceit to protect a TV star's reputation.
A missing cat, dead felines, and a shocking secret ruin Sammy's birthday.
A bullied kid creates a secret online identity to expose his tormentor.
A secret hero must catch a vandal before being framed.
A secret too terrible to keep tests the limits of friendship.
A young sleuth uncovers a hidden crime at an art show. Can she solve the mystery before it's too late?
A softball player finds a baby in a bag, sparking a thrilling search.
Childhood crushes collide as perspectives shift, revealing unexpected truths in a comedic tale of young love.
A teen detective uncovers danger and deception in Hollywood. Is her mother a victim or a suspect?
A century-old feud ignites when a cabin burns. Can Sammy solve the mystery?
A missing cross, a stolen mitt, and a prime suspect. Can Sammy clear her name?
A Christmas parade turns chaotic when a prized dog is kidnapped. Can Sammy solve the mystery?
A young girl witnesses a crime and becomes the target of a relentless thief.
A Halloween prank turns into a real scare, and school rumors threaten Sammy's reputation.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Wendelin Van Draanen's books.
