"That’s not the colloquial definition of the word understand, but I’ll take it." His wedding ring is cool against my skin. My arms uncross and I let him grasp my hand in his large one. Now, seeing the bags under Dad’s eyes, I deflate. It seemed like a strange thing to mention-as though some subconscious part of him felt wary of the situation, even if he wrote it off as stress over attorneys and the will. Dad’s still waiting for the doctor to determine the cause of Great-Aunt Florence’s sudden death, and my sleuth senses haven’t stopped tingling since Aunt Wendy-Dad’s recently divorced, semi-estranged sister-called with the news.Įspecially after Dad gave me a lecture on the way over about how money adds pressure on people, even families. I glance up at the mansion, enormous and brimming with potential. He smiles, tired but warm, and pinches my cheek between his thumb and forefinger. Perfect for some summertime sleuthing."ĭad gives one of my curls a playful tug. I crane my neck to take it all in, eyes wide. The driveway alone is so large, we had to drive around an enormous patch of frog-green grass that circles a glowing fountain with a perpetually spitting dolphin in its center just to park by the front door. It looks like a row of two-story houses were smooshed together, then decorated with thick Greek pillars and pearl-white shutters. Those who are loyal to you will come around.ĭad and I stand in front of the biggest house I’ve seen in my life. Maybe it’s time to stop playing by the rules. And even though her dad insists there’s nothing to investigate, Pepper can’t just ignore rule fourteen: Trust your gut.īut there’s nothing in the rulebook that could’ve prepared her for the family secrets her investigation uncovers. That is, until her Great Aunt Florence passes away under mysterious circumstances. But when the results of Pepper’s 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. 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.Īmateur detective Pepper Blouse has always held true to this rule, even if it meant pushing people away. A page-turner packed with wisdom and heart.” -Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed “Will delight middle grade readers craving suspense, mystery, and puzzles.
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