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The Characterization Files of Sammy Keyes and the Search for snake eyes by Wendelin Van Draanen

Sammy Keyes.

Quotes and about the character

Personality

Physical appearance:

"Gangsters that's who they are." ( Van Daarnen, 150)

"I'm the one whose sorry Marissa." ( Van Daarnen, 247)

The following is a dossier of characterization files from the 4 main characters of Sammy keyes and the search for snake eyes.

Why don't we all scream for help? Whats stooping us? " (Van Daarnen, 248)

Has Brown hair, is snobby, secretive, smart, short, has blue eyes, helpful, caring, strong ( emotionally), and always likes a mystery

Sammy Keys is a mystery detective she hates playing softball even thought she is the shortstop and she lives with her parents and she shares wonderful experiences with her best friend Marissa.

Sammy keyes gets involved in dire situations and always refuses to give up. she is determined to complete her missions. Most of the time she is looking for a mystery or something to solve like a math problem. shes really smart, never cries, and is always persevering.

"Why would he want to kill me." (Van Daarnen, 6)

"I guess well see where it will take me." (Van Daarnen, 277)

Officer Borsch

Marissa ( best friend )

The baby (pepe)

Physical appearance:

little, annoying, stinky, quiet, and is always crying for food or his mood is not good.

Skinny, jumpy, energetic, crazy, is a good friend, light skinned, geeky, smart, fun, sneaky, and is always looking to stay out of trouble.

Tall, light skinned, handsome, strong ( physically), determined, smart, protective, reliable, and loves to be a police officer.

Personality

personality

Pepe is always crying because he just does not know what is going on around him, he's curious. Hes always hungry so when he is found he immediately asks for food. He sleeps when he feels like it,he's stubborn.

Marissa is always in trouble but she does not like going places, its almost like shes a homebody, she does not like to leave home. Shes fun, energetic, smart and really knows how to figure out bad situations. Marissa has a good heart she loves her best friend Sammy and is always reliable.

When ever officer Borsch is around nothing ever takes his mind off his job and duty as a police officer. He is focused, confident, and loves to help people. Aside from being a good person, officer Borsch always looks out for Sammy keyes because she always gets in trouble and never stops growing up, he is almost like a dad to her.

Quotes and about the character

Quotes and about the character.

Quotes and about the character

  • " I think i better get you to school. " (Van Daarnen, 57)

" I'll support you whenever you need me" (Van Darrnen, 18

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh" (Van Daarnen,23)

"Softball is really in but i would not call myself a fanatic" (Van Daarnen, 45)

  • " Roll call? like a list of everybody in the gang." (Van Daarnen, 75)

"Its a baby"-Marissa (Van Daarnen,48)

"I have got your back" (Van Daarnen,112)

Officer Borsch has been a member of the police for 1 year and so far is a constable or a training officer. he helps out in situations like patrolling, walking around, and can also keep an eye out for strangers. Officer Borsch is always looking out for Sammy because she always gets into trouble when she does her little investigations, also shes like another father to her making sure shes on the right track.

  • " I'll take your statement. " (Van Draanen, 50)

"Wow hes a fast sleeper"- Sammy (Van Daarnen,98

"Help is what you need" (Van Daarnen,89)

Marissa is Sammy Keyes' best friend and always has to tag along with her because Sammy gets her involved into trouble. Aside from being the starting pitcher and softball fanatic, Marissa is always determined to finish what shes started. Marissa is always trying to stay out of trouble but somehow she gets in it. But yet shes Sammy's best friend.

Pepe was found by Marissa and Sammy in a sports bag hidden in the mall when he was found Sammy and Marissa did the right thing by taking care of him because his mother had abandoned him. Today Pepe is in child care services and will hopefully grow up to be a good person. Pepe is also a big clue to the mystery in the search for snake eyes.

"Hes like a ticking time bomb"- Sammy (Van Daarnen,31)

  • " I know this is going to be hard for you but just try to put it out of your mind, okay? " ( Van Daarnen, 144)

"We solved the case and its all thanks to you" (Van Daarnen, 276)

"Hopefully he lives a longtime"-Marissa (Van Daarnen,273)

  • "At this point there's nothing more you can do." (Van Daarnen, 144)
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