Books by Wendelin Van Draanen
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Hope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life
Want to write a novel? This book is the motivation you need! Part writing guide and part memoir, this inspiring book from the author of Flipped and The Running Dream is like Bird by Bird for YA readers and writers. Wendelin... See More
Confessions of a Serial Kisser
Does the perfect kiss exist? This smart and funny modern romance explores the pleasures and perils of love. A great book for fans of romantic reads like To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Evangeline Logan... See More
The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
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 would make terrific all-family read-alouds. Dave Sanchez is an average boy... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review After being chased by a man wielding a shovel, scared silly by a mummy, and attacked by Heather Acosta, Sammy... See More
The Gecko and Sticky: The Power Potion
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 would make terrific all-family read-alouds. Dave Sanchez, crime-fighting... See More
Shredderman: Enemy Spy
Shredderman.com just made the national news! Everyone is talking about the new cyber-superhero. Oh yeah! But now people are dying to know who is behind Shredderman.com. Reporters are snooping all over Cedar Valley! Oh... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review The bad news: Sammy's made a deadly mistake. The good news: No one knows she did it. The delicious dilemma... See More
Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger
Nolan Byrd single-handedly saved his school from the bullydom of Alvin "Bubba" Bixby. He posted proof of Bubba's exploits on the Web at Shredderman.com. Now Shredderman is the school hero! But since Shredderman's identity is... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy thought she'd seen all the weirdness her town had to offer -- and then she met Justice Jack, Santa... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man
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 rights. But as Sammy and her friends sneak up to the spookiest house in... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy knew that getting to know her new rockstar dad on a cruise would be a little uncomfortable... But when... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception
"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 described as "a combination of Carl Hiaasen's Flush and Janet Evanovich's... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy Keyes has three wads of cold hard cash in her hot little hands. An old guy gave them to her. Well... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy should have known better than to think 8th grade would be easier than 7th. It's only September and... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. She imagined shady glades, meandering streams, a deer... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
The final mystery starring Sammy Keyes: "the most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review Sammy doesn't go looking for trouble, but she seems to find it... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review It's Sammy's birthday, which should be a good thing, except that Dorito, Sammy's cat, is missing, and while... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review In this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life... See More
The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
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 would make terrific all-family read-alouds. "Don't move a muscle!" shouts a... See More
The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
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 would make terrific all-family read-alouds. Dave Sanchez's most despised... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review What Sammy should have done was put the binoculars down and call 911. What she does instead is tighten up the... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy
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 at St. Mary's working off some school detention time, a valuable cross goes... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" -- Midwest Children's Book Review When Sammy and her friends meet Lucinda Huntley walking her 200-pound pig down the middle of the road, their... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf
"The hottest sleuth to appear in children's books since Nancy Drew" (The Boston Globe) is back! Don't miss the fourth book in the series that's been described as "a combination of Carl Hiaasen's Flush and Janet Evanovich's... See More
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
A fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish. My secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies... See More
Swear to Howdy
A funny friendship turns serious in this haunting book about secrets, lies, and what it means to be a true friend. "Rusty, I swear to howdy, if you tell a soul... " Joey Banks is a walking adventure. He's funny... See More
Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes
"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 for the Junior Slugger's Cup, and all she wants to do is hunker down... See More
The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner)
The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story that's perfect for anyone who's ever thought that something was impossible. Readers will revel in the story of a girl who puts herself back together... See More