Pepper's Rules for Secret Sleuthing

Pepper's Rules for Secret Sleuthing
Briana McDonald
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Paperback
h194 x 130mm - 240pg
5 Oct 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781534453449
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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 the girl she likes returning her feelings, she decides that maybe she should lay low for a while. That is, until her Great Aunt Florence passes away under mysterious circumstances. And even though her dad insists there' s nothing to investigate, Pepper can' t just ignore rule fourteen: Trust your gut. But there' s nothing in the rulebook that could' ve prepared her for the family secrets her investigation uncovers. Maybe it' s time to stop playing by the rules.
"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
Briana McDonald' s fiction has appeared in Rozyln: Short Fiction by Women Writers, Marathon Literary Review, The Stonecoast Review, and more. She is a book reviewer at The Literary Review and a reader for CLMP' s Firecracker Awards. She is an academic advisor at Columbia University. Pepper' s Rules for Secret Sleuthing is her debut novel. Find out more at BrianaRoseMcDonald. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781534453449
Published: 5 Oct 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
Height: 194mm
Width: 130mm
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 184g
Pages: 240

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