Who is Sammy Keyes?

Well, first off, Sammy is not a boy, but a girl, and a real spitfire to boot. Sammy is daring and brash, yet cool-headed when faced with danger. She's a self-proclaimed tomboy, mystery-solver and one tough cookie! In this series, author Wendelin Van Draanen brings us the adventures of this feisty 13 year-old girl and her friends.
Sammy certainly has an unconventional life --- she lives with her grandma in a senior citizen's complex while her mother is off finding her true calling in Hollywood. Sammy has already found her niche --- she solves crimes, foils bad guys and saves the day. Read on as Kidsreads.com brings you all the info on this detective, her friends and her crazy capers!