Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

Fan-favoritedetectiveDrew Leclairreturnsto crack the case of a sneaky locker thiefin this heartfelt sequel to the critically acclaimed middle grade mystery series thats been called the perfect story for readers ready to progress from Nancy Drew. (SLJ, starred review).

After breaking school rules the last time she solved a mystery, Drew Leclair has a new mission: get good grades, stay under the radar, and do not get suspended.

But when Drew finds out that theres a thief breaking into the P.E. lockers and leaving behind cryptic ransom notes, its hard to resist cracking a new case. Especially when one of the victims is her best friend Shreys crush, and hes practically begging her to get involved.

Can Drew catch the thief red-handed while staying out of trouble? And what does it mean when everyone around Drew is obsessing over crushes and the upcoming Wonderland dance, and Drew would rather work on her latest crime board?

• A Middle School Whodunit: A locker thief is leaving cryptic ransom notes, but Drew Leclair is supposed to be staying out of trouble, not building another crime board.
• Reluctant Detective: Drew promised herself no more snooping, but when her best friend Shrey begs for her help to solve the case, she cant resist the pull of a new mystery.
• Friendship and First Crushes: While everyone else is focused on the upcoming Wonderland dance, Drew is more interested in motives and alibiseven if cracking the case means helping her friend get the girl.
• True Crime for Kids: Perfect for young readers who love puzzles, clues, and a smart female protagonist who thinks like a real criminal profiler.