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A rip-roaring middle grade space adventure about a girl who is determined to save her family and friends from ruthless pirates—even if she has to venture across the universe to do it.
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.
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.
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.” – 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
Praise for Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates
“A wildly original escapade featuring sympathetic protagonists and lively action sequences.” – Publishers Weekly
“A joyful tale of friendship, bravery, and belonging that should not be missed.” – Adrianna Cuevas, author of the Pura Belpré Honor book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
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