The Hidden Staircase
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 5 hour read

The Hidden Staircase

Written by Carolyn Keene

Book #2 in the Nancy Drew Mysteries series

A teen sleuth uncovers secrets in a haunted mansion while searching for her missing father.

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160 pages· 36,429 words· Est. 5 hour read· ~750L
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In a shadowy mansion filled with eerie happenings, teenage detective Nancy Drew faces her toughest challenge yet. As she searches for her missing father, Nancy navigates secret tunnels and deciphers cryptic clues. With thefts and ghostly events escalating, can she unravel the mystery of the hidden staircase and reveal the mansion's dark secrets? The stakes are high as Nancy races against time to unmask the villain lurking in the shadows. Dive into this spine-tingling adventure where every twist could be the key to solving the mystery.

From the publisher

A haunted mansion, eerie happenings, thefts, and a search for her missing father–amateur teen sleuth Nancy Drew braves secret tunnels and sinister suspects in book no. 2 of this thrilling classic series from the 1930s. The suspense builds to a spine-tingling crescendo when she discovers cryptic clues, unraveling the truth behind ghostly events and a hidden staircase. Will Nancy’s fearless detective work expose the mansion’s chilling secrets and unmask the villain behind them? A spooky page-turner for mystery lovers of any age!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
36,429
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.8
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
June 16, 2026
Publisher
Dover Publications
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780486856636
LCCN
2025041457

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