The Clue of the Broken Locket
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Clue of the Broken Locket

By Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

Nancy Drew tackles a cheating scandal and a hidden treasure mystery at Misty Lake.

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178 pages· 33,947 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Nancy Drew arrives at Misty Lake, where Cecily Curtis needs her help. Cecily's fiancé, Niko, suspects his record company of deceit, while a Civil War-era treasure remains hidden. Armed with only half a gold locket, Nancy's investigation leads her to the eerie Pudding Stone Lodge and the enigmatic Driscoll family. As strange coincidences unfold, Nancy faces perilous challenges, determined to uncover the truth behind both mysteries. Will she unravel the secrets of the lodge and bring justice to Niko? Dive into this thrilling adventure to find out.

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When Nancy Drew and her friends arrive at Misty Lake, they meet pretty, red-haired Cecily Curtis, who seeks Nancy’s help in solving two mysteries. One concerns Cecily’s fiancé, Niko Van Dyke, a popular singer who believes that his record company is cheating him of royalty payments. The other invovles a family treasure hidden before the start of the Civil War; Cecily’s only clue is half of a gold locket. Nancy’s investigations lead her to Pudding Stone Lodge, where the sinister Driscoll family lives. Strange coincidences give Nancy plenty of opportunity to test her sleuthing skills. Braving a series of dangerous situations and discouraging developments, the alert young detective perseveres in her attempts to solve both mysteries and reveal the astounding secrets of Pudding Stone Lodge.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
178
Words
33,947
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about facing fearsBooks about sleuthingBooks about family secretsBooks about mystery and suspense
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5609
Publication
Published
October 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1934
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095110

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