The Clue of the Velvet Mask
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Clue of the Velvet Mask

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A masquerade party turns mysterious when strangers and a stolen mask lead to a dangerous identity switch.

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192 pages· 33,364 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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At the Hendricks' masquerade, Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson spot a mysterious figure scaling the rose trellis. Is he part of a cunning gang targeting the wealthy? With a stolen mask in hand, Nancy and her friend George hatch a bold plan: switch identities to uncover the truth. But as George steps into Nancy's shoes, she finds that playing detective can be perilous. Who are the strangers in disguise, and what secrets do they hide? Dive into a world of intrigue and deception where every mask conceals a potential threat.

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A masquerade party at the Hendricks’ mansion quickly turns into a mystery when Nancy and her favorite date, Ned Nickerson, spy a stranger about to climb the rose trellis to the second story. Who is this enigmatic man in the black cloak and the exotic woman in the Javanese costume? Are they members of a gang of wily thieves who sneak into partied given by wealthy people and steal jewels and art treasures? And why is the owner of the black velvet hooded mask that Ned finds in the Hendricks’ garden so desperate to get it back? To find the answers Nancy and her friend George devise a daring plan. The two girls switch identities! George soon discovers that while it is exciting to play amateur detective it can be dangerous to masquerade as Nancy Drew.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
33,364
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5613
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1953
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095301

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