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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947 · Est. 4.5 hour read
The Clue in the Old Album
Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series
A purse snatching leads to a mystery involving dolls and hidden secrets.
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180 pages· 33,998 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
After witnessing a purse snatching, Nancy Drew retrieves the purse but not its contents. The owner, a doll collector, enlists Nancy's help to solve a deeper mystery. As Nancy delves into the case, she uncovers secrets that could bring joy to a misunderstood child and her lonely grandmother. Can Nancy piece together the clues and restore happiness to their lives?
From the publisher
Nancy Drew witnesses a purse snatching and runs after the thief. She rescues the purse, but not its contents, then is asked by the owner, a doll collector, to do some detective work. Readers will enjoy Nancy’s clever ways of finding all she seeks, and bringing happiness to a misunderstood child and her lonely grandmother.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 180
- Words
- 33,998
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5606
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1960
- First published
- January 1, 1947
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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