For junior high detective Sammy Keyes, eighth grade begins with an accusation, an inquisition, and several assorted death threats!<br><br>The history teacher, Mr. Vince, is being threatened, which at first seems funny. He&rsquo;s horrible! <i>Every</i> student wants Mr. Vince gone. But as the threats become more serious, the question becomes&mdash;who wants him <i>dead</i> and gone?<br><br>With her own name near the top of the suspect list, Sammy&rsquo;s determined to get to the bottom of things. But she&rsquo;s distracted by a mother bearing bad news, an almost-boyfriend ducking her calls, and a date with a poofy lavender bridesmaid dress.<br><br>This latest Sammy Keyes adventure blends mystery, comedy, and a dusting of fairy tale magic as Sammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>