Secret of the Silver Key
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014 · Est. 2 hour read

Secret of the Silver Key

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Nancy Clancy series

A young girl discovers a mysterious silver key in her new desk and sets out to uncover its secrets.

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144 pages· 9,740 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Nancy Clancy and her best friend Bree embark on a thrilling quest to solve the enigma of a mysterious silver key. As they delve into the past, they hope to uncover hidden treasures. However, the journey is fraught with unexpected challenges, and the answers they find are not what they anticipated. In this adventure, Nancy and Bree learn that some secrets are timeless, testing their friendship and resolve. Will they unlock the key's true power? Join them in a tale of mystery, friendship, and the enduring spirit of discovery.

From the publisher

Join Nancy Clancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s fourth Nancy Clancy chapter book! In this perfect follow-up to Super Sleuth, Secret Admirer, and Sees the Future, Nancy and her best friend, Bree, must go back in time to solve a mystery. If you’re looking for chapter books for kids ages 6-10, the Nancy Clancy series is a great choice.Nancy and Bree set out to unlock the secret of the silver key in the hopes of finding some treasure along the way. But solving the mystery soon proves to be more difficult than they had thought, and when the answer isn’t what they expect, Nancy and Bree learn there are some things that remain timeless forever.Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking and the will to never give up.

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
9,740
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about best friendsBooks about locks and keysBooks about mystery and detective workBooks about friendshipBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
May 5, 2015
First published
May 6, 2014
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062084224

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