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.
Book Genres Detective Story, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Bubblegum Shoes: The Big Sleepover
Category High-Interest Middle Plus
Pages Count 240
Topics Sleepovers. Extortion. Middle schools.
Lexile 760L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2026-07-13
JLG Release Date Sep 2026
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
High-Interest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High-Interest Middle Plus
High-Interest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features high-interest fiction titles designed to capture attention quickly and keep middle school readers engaged. Selections emphasize strong hooks, dynamic pacing, and engaging voices across a range of genres, prioritizing momentum and immediate appeal over genre or format.