Summary
Nancy Drew meets Harriet the Spy in this action-packed and heartfelt debut middle grade following an overzealous amateur sleuth as she investigates a shocking family secret—and unravels the mystery of her developing feelings for girls.
Rule One: Your loyalty is to the case.
Amateur detective Pepper Blouse has always held true to this rule, even if it meant pushing people away. But when the results of Pepper’s latest case cost her any hope of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534453432 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534453431 |
| Author: | Briana McDonald |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2020 |
| Weight: | 376g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Exciting and fast-paced… A fun debut that is notable for its thematic depth and queer characters.”
“Exciting and fast-paced… A fun debut that is notable for its thematic depth and queer characters.” – Kirkus Reviews * August 1, 2020 *
“Irrepressible and lovable, Pepper joins the ranks of the best kid sleuths—and shows that sometimes the heart is the toughest mystery.” – Eliot Schrefer, author of National Book Award Finalist Endangered
“McDonald has crafted a debut chock full of heart. Pepper isn’t just a queer Nancy Drew—she’s a relatable and lovable character all her own.” – Nicole Melleby, author of Hurricane Season
“A modern take on a classic genre. Pepper is a hero kids will root for.” – Eric Bell, author of Alan Cole is Not a Coward
“This Nancy-Drew-style sleuthing tale with a modern sensibility will delight middle grade readers craving suspense, mystery and puzzles. A page-turner packed with wisdom and heart.” – Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed
“A great modern… mystery classic.” – School Library Journal * September 1, 2020 *
Briana McDonald
Briana McDonald writes diverse and adventurous books for young readers. She studied writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and her short fiction has appeared in several literary journals. When she’s not writing, Briana lives and works in New York City with her wife and their dog, Rex. She is the author of Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing, The Secrets of Stone Creek, and Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates.
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