Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy
Sammy Keyes Series Book #3 of 18  
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
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| Published on April 20, 1999 | | Age Group: 9 - 13 years | | Reading Level: | AR: 5.2 (8.0 Points, Quiz #32155)
GLE: 6.3
F&P/GRL: T
DRA: 50
Lexile® measure: 850L |
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Summary:
Sammy continues to make life with her grandmother interesting as she tries to discover who is stealing from St. Mary's church, befriends a homeless girl, and plays in a softball tournament against a bitter rival.
Excerpt/First Sentence(s):
She was on her way out of the church before I could get a very good look at her, but what I could see was that she was thin, had a brown ponytail, and was about my age. Now, kids don't usually come to church in the middle of the afternoon on a school day - they're too busy running around town trying to put together enough sins to make going to church on Sunday worthwhile. So her just being there was enough to make me do a double take, but it was her shoes that made me want to go up to her and say, "Hi!"
Publisher Description:
While serving a detention in the soup kitchen at St. Mary's Church for an infraction committed during her last case, Sammy Keyes becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of Father Mayhew's prized ivory cross. Ace detective that she is, Sammy manages to prove her innocence but soon discovers that, under its calm exterior, St. Mary's is abuzz with gossip, jealousy, and intrigue - just like junior high! Meanwhile, back at school, Sammy's beloved catcher's mitt - her only connection to her father - disappears just when her team makes the semifinals. Add to this mix: a dog who eats everything in sight, a lesson in safe cracking from a homeless girl who bears a striking resemblance to Sammy, and an exuberant trio of gospel-singing nuns called the Sisters of Mercy, and you've got one wild ride of a mystery - or just another week in the life of Samantha Keyes.
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