Wendelin Van Draanen, author portrait

Wendelin Van Draanen

Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, Swear to Howdy, and Hope in the Mail, Reflections on Writing and Life. Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband in California. Her hobbies include the “three R’s”: reading, running, and rock ’n’ roll. To read more about Wendelin Van Draanen’s books, please visit WendelinVanDraanen.com.
The Peach Rebellion
Hope in the Mail
Wild Bird
Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack
Runaway
The Running Dream
Confessions of a Serial Kisser
Shredderman: Secret Identity
Swear to Howdy
Flipped
Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary

Books

The Peach Rebellion
Hope in the Mail
Wild Bird
Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack
Runaway
The Running Dream
Confessions of a Serial Kisser
Shredderman: Secret Identity
Swear to Howdy
Flipped
Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary

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