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The Hardy Boys meets We Dream of Space in this tender middle grade adventure about a girl with the heart of an explorer who discovers more than she bargained for with her two brothers over the course of one fateful week.
Out November 22, 2022, and available for pre-order now:
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.
Available now in paperback, hardcover, and e-book:
Praise for Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing
“Exciting and fast-paced… A fun debut that is notable for its thematic depth and queer characters.” – Kirkus Reviews
“A great modern read-a-like for Harriet the Spy and other mystery classics like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Hopefully, there will be more adventures from Pepper and her friends in the future.” – School Library Journal
“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
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