Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing

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by Briana McDonald

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.

Reviews:

Exciting and fast-paced… A fun debut that is notable for its thematic depth and queer characters.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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

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