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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.
4.5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
160 pages· 36,429 words· Est. 5 hour read· ~680L
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Bookroo's summary
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
- ~680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- June 16, 2026
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780486856636
- LCCN
- 2025041457
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