Description
Description
It's Marlowe Middle School's big sleepover, and the Bubblegum Shoes detectives must race to solve a blackmail case before lights out. From the New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy Band comes the second installment in this whip-smart, crime-solving series. Crime doesn't sleep...luckily neither do they. Normally, Maya Mendoza wouldn't be caught dead at school on a Saturday, but it happens to be the most epic night ever: Marlowe Middle's big sleepover! The Bubblegum Shoes detective agency is taking a night off from solving cases to enjoy the Battle of the Bands, the all-you-can-eat candy, and the limited adult supervision...or so they thought. When the girls learn classmate and rising YouTube star Hunter Holloway is being blackmailed to drop out of the singing competition, they have to help. But what was supposed to be an easy case quickly turns complicated when the Gumshoes discover an illegal pillow-fighting ring, battling Broadway divas, and counterfeit art--not to mention Hunter seems to be hiding a few secrets of his own. Can these slumber party sleuths solve the case before the fun is over? Or will this sticky situation spell lights out for Hunter's career and the Bubblegum Shoes' reputation? A smart, sharp, and sensational second book in New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky's middle-school mystery series.
About the Author
About the Author
Goldy Moldavsky was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her family. Her novels include the New York Times bestseller Kill the Boy Band, No Good Deed, The Mary Shelley Club, Lord of the Fly Fest, and Just Say Yes. Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet is her debut middle-grade title and was inspired by black-and-white noir movies.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A spirited, twisty caper with plenty of personality." --Kirkus Reviews "With plenty of tension and loads of humor, this gentle take on mean-girls culture provides a madcap adventure with a touch of romance, nods to classic detective tropes, and plenty of good-ol' tomfoolery." --Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-07-14
Length:
240 pages

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