Wendelin Van Draanen has written more than thirty novels for young readers and teens. She is the author of the 18-book Edgar-winning Sammy Keyes series, and wrote Flipped which was named a Top 100 Children’s Novel for the 21st Century by SLJ, and became a Warner Brothers feature film with Rob Reiner directing. Her novel The Running Dream was awarded ALA’s Schneider Family Award for its portrayal of the disability experience. Van Draanen's latest book, Hope in the Mail, is part memoir, part writing guided, designed to encourage aspiring writers to pursue their dream. Van Draanen is also the author of two short chapter-book series. The Gecko & Sticky books, are fun read-alouds, perfect for reluctant readers, and the Shredderman books—featuring a boy who deals with a bully—received the Christopher Award for “affirming the highest values of the human spirit” and became a Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie. Van Draanen was a classroom teacher for fifteen years. She and her husband reside in California and have two sons. CONTENT: Sammy Keyes Series 1. Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief (April 1998) 2. Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man (August 1998) 3. Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy (April 1999) 4. Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf (October 1999) 5. Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Mustache Mary (May 2000) 6. Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy (February 2001) 7. Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (May 2002) 8. Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen 9. Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway 10. Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things 11. Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash 12. Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher 13. Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls 14. Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack 15. Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City 16. Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise 17. Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye Non-Series 18. Flipped 19. Runaway 20. The Peach Rebellion 21. Wild Bird 22. The Running Dream Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
