Wendelin Van Draanen
Wendelin Van Draanen is an American author known for her works of children's and young adult fiction. Her notable books include "Flipped," "The Running Dream," and several titles in the "Sammy Keyes" series, such as "Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy" and "Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man." Her stories often explore themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery.
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Books by Wendelin Van Draanen
11 books available
2011
Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.2(879)
Sammy Keyes's Halloween night takes a dark turn when a strange discovery in her trick-or-treat bag leads her to uncover the secrets of suspicious undertakers, pulling her into a mystery involving grave digging and a missing body.
The Running Dream
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.3(24,933)
After an accident ends her running career, a teenager finds a new goal for herself and a friend, learning what strength truly means.
2003
Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.2(2,036)
High-tops and a sharp wit lead Sammy Keyes into a high-stakes art gallery heist, where the real masterpiece is a subtle, dangerous deception far beyond a simple stickup.
Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.1(2,190)
When twelve-year-old Sammy Keyes treks to Hollywood to confront her elusive mother, she uncovers a shocking new identity, a glamorous masquerade gone terribly wrong, and the biggest mystery of her young life.
Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.1(2,446)
When a Halloween prank involving a 'skeleton man' and 'Frankenstein' turns into a real mystery with everyone hiding secrets, junior high detective Sammy Keyes must uncover the truth while keeping her own tricks up her sleeve.
1999
Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.0(1,913)
When a Christmas parade prank turns into a dognapping, junior detective Sammy Keyes must track down a missing prize Pomeranian for a demanding owner, all while navigating wise men, blackmailers, and the usual chaos of her personal life.
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy
by Wendelin Van Draanen
4.1(2,551)
When detention lands junior high detective Sammy Keyes in a church full of gossip, stolen relics, and a homeless girl in high tops, she discovers that even saints can be suspects and miracles are just mysteries waiting to be solved.