Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

Fan-favorite detective Drew Leclair returns to crack the case of a sneaky locker thief in this heartfelt sequel to the critically acclaimed middle grade mystery series that’s 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 there’s a thief breaking into the P.E. lockers and leaving behind cryptic ransom notes, it’s hard to resist cracking a new case. Especially when one of the victims is her best friend Shrey’s crush, and he’s 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 Mystery: When a thief starts raiding the P.E. lockers and leaving cryptic ransom notes, Drew can’t resist taking the case. Especially when her best friend’s crush is one of the victims. Girl Detective: Drew Leclair is a seventh-grade criminal profiler in the making. But after her last case landed her in suspension, her new mission is to fly under the radar—easier said than done. Friendship and First Crushes: While Drew would rather be working on her crime board, everyone else is obsessing over the upcoming Wonderland dance. Navigating friendships and feelings might be her toughest case of all. True Crime for Kids: Drawing inspiration from her favorite true crime podcasts and profilers, Drew uses real detective techniques to track down clues, build a suspect list, and crack the case.