Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Wendelin Van Draanen Play Audiobook Sample

Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Tara Sands Publisher: Live Oak Media Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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The 10th mystery in the popular Sammy Keyes series offers more spirit and adventure than ever!

Sammy accidentally makes a deadly mistake, but all clues point to her nemesis, Heather, and she gets blamed. As Sammy struggles with her conscience, she should confess, but there's a certain justice in Heather finally getting what she deserves, and she gets distracted helping an ailing senior citizen in her fight against urban renewal. There's a local council member who seems to be on both sides of the issue, and neighborhood vandalism that could be a clue to what's really at stake. While Sammy's trying to sort out those truths, her own haunt her, along with her feelings for Casey, Heather's brother, whom she's agreed to attend the Farewell Dance with on a non-date.

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"I love all the books in this series, but this one is my favorite. Why? Because it's a 13 year-old girl kicking butt and taking names! This does have some romance, but the main story is the mystery. Sammy Keyes doesn't ask for trouble, but it seems to follow her, and she doesn't mind getting her hands dirty to solve a good mystery! Wendelin Van Draanen does an amazing job of tying together a 13 year-old girl's life, complete with 13 year-old girl problems and a suspenseful, intense mystery. I suggest for guys and girls, and I think you'll love it!"

— m1 (5 out of 5 stars)

Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.06666666666667 out of 54.06666666666667 out of 54.06666666666667 out of 54.06666666666667 out of 54.06666666666667 out of 5 (4.07)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy keyes the 13 year old middle schooler now faces the biggest mystery yet as well as being destroyed by her arch enemy "

    — Ravi, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I started this series when I was 9 years old. At age 20 I've outgrown a lot of things I used to read (ex: the Meg Cabot books I picked up in 6th grade), but for some reason not Sammy Keyes. It's distinctly Children's Lit and not YA, but it is still quite well written (It also contains some quite adult themes--I mean teenagers with meth labs? Pregnant teenagers looking for a way out of gangs? Homeless teens?) Sammy is mature, sharp and witty as always. This particular installment was more of a coming of age tale for Sammy than an intense mystery, but I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next one. "

    — Meherin, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy is not the type of persons who likes to lie intentionally. But when her arch nemesis is blamed for something Sammy's done she should be happy... shouldn't she? "

    — Victoria, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy is the ultimate tomboy. "

    — Olive, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ice block sledding- wow! Not to mention pirates and secrets around every corner... "

    — Brooke, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Sammy Keyes book! I love the mystery and how in the end Sammy Keyes figured it all out in such a interesting way "

    — Canwen, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " OK, So I was reading the other Sammy Keyes book, and I got bored. So I started reading this one. I just sorta pick up one of the other when I'm tired of reading my other books. (= lols. "

    — Gjela, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love this book along with all other Sammy keyes books! "

    — Samanth, 10/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fun Sammy Keyes book. The mystery wasn't as exciting or interesting as some, but I really like the background story. "

    — Christina, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sammy meets some seriously unpleasant people, with some interesting results. She also has a battle with her own conscience in a difficult dilemma. The right prevails in the end! "

    — Lee, 9/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Yea, lost interest in this book on page 2. I guess just not a big fan of Sammy Keys... "

    — Kelsie, 7/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is my 2nd fav in the series- Hollywood mummy is better. :p "

    — Aubrey, 7/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " DON'T like this book!!!! "

    — Summer, 7/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one case Sammy doesn't want to solve because as it turns out - she-dun-it. "

    — Martha, 7/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not my favorite book in the series, I found it a little more predictable than the others, but I still really love this series! "

    — Fred, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " nOt the best in the series-it was average. "

    — Hihihhi, 6/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really good! Has mystery the whole time! "

    — Apeyl, 5/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was a pretty good mystery I have been wanting! "

    — Cullen, 5/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyable middle grade series. Sammy is a delightful character! "

    — Jennifer, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For the first time, Sammy discovers a mystery that ends with a body. This series continues to be very addictive. An interesting look at the power of telling the truth, & how lying can make you feel bad. "

    — Brett, 11/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best book suspense and mystery I'm only 11 and it is perfect for me and older kids "

    — Joey, 7/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not quite as clever as the other books in the series, but I think it would be a page turner if I was a middle schooler. Although, I've liked Sammy less since she has developed a love interest. I prefer her as a crime solver. Clever title, hinting at the gross secret hidden at the end of the book. "

    — Brian, 5/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this one is one of my favorites "

    — Sonia, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it was a very good thriller like all of the sammy keys mysteries "

    — Alix, 4/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. I really like Sammy Keys she is such a good character that I can relate to. "

    — Shayna, 2/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy Keyes is my fictional role model. She's the reason I wear high tops. :) "

    — Ashley, 2/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i like these books- it's my favorite mystery series. the mysteries are really interesting, and sammy keyes is awesome. I love it when I find out who's the culprit a second before sammy does. "

    — Sella, 1/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable Sammy Keyes book. "

    — David, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like the mystery theme and betrayal in this book "

    — Megan, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " (youth review)Good book. Funny characters and a good mystery to try and solve. ~Nate, 3rd grade, MIS "

    — ConwayCountyLibrary, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really like how all the Sammy Keyes books have an emotional side to them; it gives it a real life sense except that Sammy Keyes doesn't exist... well she can exist in my heart *sniffle* "

    — Irene, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyable middle grade series. Sammy is a delightful character! "

    — Jennifer, 1/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Yea, lost interest in this book on page 2. I guess just not a big fan of Sammy Keys... "

    — Kelsie, 11/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " (youth review)Good book. Funny characters and a good mystery to try and solve. ~Nate, 3rd grade, MIS "

    — ConwayCountyLibrary, 10/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy Keyes is my fictional role model. She's the reason I wear high tops. :) "

    — Ashley, 10/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sammy meets some seriously unpleasant people, with some interesting results. She also has a battle with her own conscience in a difficult dilemma. The right prevails in the end! "

    — Lee, 8/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable Sammy Keyes book. "

    — David, 8/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love it. Really nice morals in this one, and it really shows a bit of growing up for Sammy.<3 Casey "

    — Vicki, 4/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For the first time, Sammy discovers a mystery that ends with a body. This series continues to be very addictive. An interesting look at the power of telling the truth, & how lying can make you feel bad. "

    — Brett, 1/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is my 2nd fav in the series- Hollywood mummy is better. :p "

    — Aubrey, 1/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 stars I started off really hating this one. Sammy seemed totally out of control, but! she pulls herself together and the rest of the story is quite enjoyable. "

    — Katy, 8/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Sammy Keyes book! I love the mystery and how in the end Sammy Keyes figured it all out in such a interesting way "

    — Canwen, 7/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sammy is not the type of persons who likes to lie intentionally. But when her arch nemesis is blamed for something Sammy's done she should be happy... shouldn't she? "

    — Victoria, 6/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is really good! I love it and you should read and love it too! "

    — Pooja, 4/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this one is one of my favorites "

    — Sonia, 12/28/2008

About Wendelin Van Draanen

Wendelin Van Draanen is the author of many beloved and award-winning books. For middle graders, she’s written Swear to Howdy and the Sammy Keyes mystery series. For teens and tweens, there’s Flipped, The Running Dream, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, and Runaway. And for younger readers, check out the Shredderman quartet and the Gecko and Sticky series.

About Tara Sands

Tara Sands is an American actress, television host, and voice talent who has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for narration. She is former cohost of Fridays on the Cartoon Network. In addition to performing in plays and musicals, her voice can be heard on numerous commercials, audiobooks, cartoons, and video games.