Series by Wendelin Van Draanen
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
2000 · Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy Keyes must be a magnet for trouble... I mean it's bad enough that she has to live illegally in a seniors-only building with her grandmother…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man
1998 · Wendelin Van Draanen
This Halloween is more than just tricks and treats--it's deadly serious. It was supposed to be a simple ding-dong ditch. A dare to give them bragging…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy
1999 · Wendelin Van Draanen
Sometimes it's hard to tell the saints from the sinners... Sammy was supposed to be in church to get out of trouble, not into more. But while she's…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf
1999 · Wendelin Van Draanen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Review The Christmas parade gets furry in a…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary
2001 · Wendelin Van Draanen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Review When Sammy and her friends meet…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy
2001 · Wendelin Van Draanen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Review When Sammy finds out that her mother…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes
2003 · Wendelin Van Draanen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy's softball team is in contention…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Art of Deception
2005 · Wendelin Van Draanen
“The hottest sleuth to appear in children’s books since Nancy Drew” (The Boston Globe) is back! Don’t miss the eighth book in the series that’s been…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen
2004 · Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy's mom comes to town with a birthday bombshell... "A strong female character looking for more than just a boyfriend. Highly recommended."…
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Buy on AmazonSammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway
2007 · Wendelin Van Draanen
In this adventure, Sammy is the one whodunnit--but will she get away with it? "This is one of the best entries in the popular long-running series."…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Wendelin Van Draanen
Alvin Bixby: Hulking, knuckles of steel, hideous breath, foul temper. Kids call him: Bubba. Nolan Byrd: Puny, power walker, math genius, can’t keep…
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Buy on AmazonThe Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
2009 · Wendelin Van Draanen
The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
2009 · Wendelin Van Draanen
The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
2010 · Wendelin Van Draanen
The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Gecko and Sticky: The Power Potion
2010 · Wendelin Van Draanen
The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Wendelin Van Draanen written?
We list 23 books by Wendelin Van Draanen across 3 series, published between 1998–2014 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Wendelin Van Draanen's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Wendelin Van Draanen's books?
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