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Sammy Keyes

Sammy Keyes Books in Order | Wonderlit

6 books · Ages 10–14 · Chapter Books

Sammy Keyes is a 6-book series for ages 10–14 by Wendelin Van Draanen.

Where to Start

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

Start at the beginning: Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief1996

Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy

Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy1999

Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary

Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary1999

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

What This Series Covers

Justice & Fairness Mystery Humor Family & Siblings Growing Up Being Different

All books by Wendelin Van Draanen →

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Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy2001

Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception

Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception2003

Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen

Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen2004

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