Book details
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash
Description
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" Midwest Children's Book ReviewSammy Keyes has three wads of cold hard cash in her hot little hands. An old guy gave them to her. Well, actually, he told her to throw them away. Begged her. With his last dying breath. Which he was taking because Sammy had just scared the life right out of him. So . . . she's got to get this man some help. She's got to do it without being seen herself. And she's got to figure out how to stash that cash. Aw, c'mon! You'd keep the money too, right? No one ever needs to know. . . .The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it's the drama in Sammy's personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
9-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#12
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash' offers readers a compelling mystery that keeps them guessing. The twists and turns in the plot make it a page-turner that's hard to put down.
- Relatable Protagonist: Sammy Keyes is a strong, smart, and relatable teenage detective. Readers, especially younger ones, will connect with her challenges and triumphs as she navigates through the complexities of both the mystery and teenage life.
- Important Life Lessons: The book touches on important themes such as the value of honesty, the consequences of greed, and the importance of compassion. These lessons are woven into the story in a way that is thought-provoking without being preachy.
- Series Continuity: As part of the Sammy Keyes series, this book offers continuity for fans who have followed Sammy's adventures. New readers can also jump in and enjoy the story, but the book may inspire them to go back and read earlier installments.