The Circus Scare
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007 · Est. 2 hour read

The Circus Scare

Written by Carolyn Keene · Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Part of the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series

A circus mystery unfolds as missing props threaten the show.

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96 pages· 9,402 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Nancy and the Clue Crew are thrilled for the circus in River Heights, but chaos ensues when crucial props vanish. As the performers struggle, Nancy suspects foul play. Can she uncover the truth behind the missing items before the show is ruined? Join Nancy, Bess, and George as they dive into a world of clowns, acrobats, and secrets, where every discovery could change the circus forever. Will they solve the mystery in time, or is someone determined to sabotage the greatest show on Earth?

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Come one, come all! The circus is coming to River Heights! The flyers claim this circus will be the biggest and best show around, with the funniest clowns, the cutest animals, and the most daring acrobats. Nancy and the Clue Crew can’t wait to see it! But when the performers are forced to go on without some very important props, Nancy begins to wonder, Is someone clowning around with this circus? She’s not sure, but one thing is certain – what Nancy and the Clue Crew discover proves that the circus really is the greatest show on Earth!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
9,402
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about the circusBooks about performing artsBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
114692
Publication
Published
April 1, 2007
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416934868

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