Uncovering Sadie's Secrets: A Bianca Balducci Mystery

Fifteen-year-old high school student, Biana Balducci likes to live on the edge, so detective-work is perfect for her personality. Being the one willing to welcome a new girl, Biana befriends Sadie, a newcomer from California who is totally freaking out about a friend of hers who is - get this - currently being accused of murder. This bit of information sets Bianca on a search spree to uncover every little thing about Sadie, and her mysterious past, that she can to save Sadie, including helping to keep the Ice Man and the Lemming Lady - two very questionable characters - as far from Sadie as possible, and trailing suspects with her professional Private Eye older sis. As if this whole detective-thing weren't enough hard work, Bianca's trying to figure out hwether she will ever get the chance to show Doug - her secret crush - how she really feels about him. Since SMOOCH YA first began releasing teen fiction, they have undoubtedly kept readers - including myself - satisfied with the hilarious novels that they have published at least once a month. But lately, they've been adding horror and mystery into the mix, creating an even greater selection of teen fiction. Libby Sternberg's UNCOVERING SADIE'S SECRETS is no exception. Bianca is a hilarious character who is reminiscent of an updated Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden, and will rival the new detective-like character of Bennett Madison's Lulu Dark. Situations involving both relationship dilemmas, as well as cooky stalkers will give readers the best of both worlds - romance and mystery - and keep them coming back for more. A must read. Erika Sorocco Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

This book was great. I enjoyed it very much. Everyting was quick and to the point. I highly recommend this book to fans of the Trixie Belden series. I was very lucky to be able to meet the author herself. She seemed very nice and really put a lot of effort into this book. I hope that she writes a sequel!

Bianca, the spunky heroine of Libby Sternberg's book reminds me of my granddaughter. There is enough mystery and romance to keep Emma, or any teenager engrossed. Ms. Sternberg delineates her characters strongly and makes her settings realistic and believable. This would make a good gift for any birthday or just "surprise" gift. It's a good read for young or old!

"Uncovering Sadie's Secrets" is a wonderful read. The characters are interesting, the plot is intriguing and time flies when you are reading this book. The author has a great sense of humor which comes across in the protagonist, Bianca, but is never forced or apropos. It is a great book for young adults ages 11 and up. Parents and grandparents can recommend this book without fear of its contents. And adults who still enjoy reading youth literature will enjoy reading it themselves.

As the mother of a 5th grade daughter, I am very interested in what she is reading. On the recommendation of a friend, we got the book Uncovering Sadie's Secrets. My daughter read it, and recommended that I read it. She loved it, and so did I! I was so pleased to find a young adult book with no sex, violence, drugs, or bad language. Yet, the plot was believable, exciting, and had enough twists to hold you until the very last page. My daughter and I are looking forward to many more Bianca Balducci mysteries! We highly recommend this book, and have purchased several as gifts for friends.