Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

Sammy's witty voice keeps the story light, but the plot still delivers plenty of tension. I'm curious how the mix was planned during writing.

Her cleverness and attitude really brought the mystery to life, but I wonder if that was intentional to appeal to middle graders' sense of independence.

The glitz and glamour add a fun twist, but I'm curious whether the author has a background in film or just loved the idea of mixing movies with mystery.