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Junior high detective Sammy Keyes embarks on a Halloween adventure that leads her and her friends through a graveyard, where they stumble upon a baffling case involving missing persons, scattered human skulls, and a ghoulish embalmer. As the investigation unfolds, the challenges of their school—filled with its own tricks and treats—add an extra layer of intrigue. This story blends mystery, suspense, and the spirited camaraderie of young detectives as they navigate the spooky night and solve a perplexing puzzle together.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wendelin Van Draanen
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