Captive Witness
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1980 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Captive Witness

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A student tour hides a daring mission to free refugee children.

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192 pages· 33,595 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· ~840L
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During a European tour, Nancy uncovers a secret mission to rescue ten refugee children. As she delves deeper, an urgent message from her father about a missing film entry adds to the intrigue. A mysterious clue in a student's wheelchair leads Nancy into perilous territory. Can she unravel the mystery and ensure the children's safety?

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On a student tour through Europe, Nancy discovers that their leader is on a secret mission to transfer ten refugee children from an iron curtain country to freedom! Before the mission is completed, Nancy receives an urgent message from her father concerning a missing entry in a foreign film festival. Undaunted and clever, Nancy pursues an intriguing clue found in a student’s wheelchair and finds herself in great danger.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
33,595
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~840L
Themes & topics
Books about refugeesBooks about girls and women
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6753
Publication
Published
April 21, 2005
First published
January 1, 1980
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448436951

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