Pepper's Rules for Secret Sleuthing

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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 secretand unravels the mystery of her developing feelings for girls.

Rule One: Your loyalty is to the case.

Amateur detective Pepper Blouse has always held true to this rule, even if it meant pushing people away. But when the results of Peppers latest case cost her any hope of the girl she likes returning her feelings, she decides that maybe she should lay low for a while.

That is, until her Great Aunt Florence passes away under mysterious circumstances. And even though her dad insists theres nothing to investigate, Pepper cant just ignore rule fourteen: Trust your gut.

But theres nothing in the rulebook that couldve prepared her for the family secrets her investigation uncovers.

Maybe its time to stop playing by the rules.

Reviews

"Exciting and fast-paced... A fun debut that is notable for its thematic depth and queer characters." -- Kirkus Reviews * August 1, 2020 *
Irrepressible and lovable, Pepper joins the ranks of the best kid sleuthsand shows that sometimes the heart is the toughest mystery. -- Eliot Schrefer, author of National Book Award Finalist Endangered
McDonald has crafted a debut chock full of heart. Pepper isn't just a queer Nancy Drewshe's a relatable and lovable character all her own. -- Nicole Melleby, author of Hurricane Season
A modern take on a classic genre. Pepper is a hero kids will root for. -- Eric Bell, author of Alan Cole is Not a Coward
This Nancy-Drew-style sleuthing tale with a modern sensibility will delight middle grade readers craving suspense, mystery and puzzles. A page-turner packed with wisdom and heart. -- Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed
"A great modern... mystery classic." -- School Library Journal * September 1, 2020 *

Author Bio

Briana McDonald writes diverse and adventurous books for young readers. She studied writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and her short fiction has appeared in several literary journals. When shes not writing, Brianalives and works in New York City with her wife and their dog, Rex.She is the author ofPeppers Rules for Secret Sleuthing,The Secrets of Stone Creek, andGalaxy Jones and the Space Pirates. Find out more at BrianaRoseMcDonald.com.