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In "Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway", Sammy Keyes stumbles into a mystery when she learns that a new recreation center is threatening to displace the families living in the old school building. While trying to uncover who is behind the eminent‑domain scheme, she must also juggle the lies she has fabricated to cover up a car accident she caused, an incident that was wrongly blamed on her nemesis, Heather. The story blends school‑based intrigue with a detective plot, keeping young readers engaged as Sammy navigates secrets, friendships, and ethical dilemmas.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wendelin Van Draanen
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