The Mysterious Mannequin
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970 · Est. 5 hour read

The Mysterious Mannequin

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A coded rug leads to a missing mannequin and a dangerous chase in Istanbul.

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192 pages· 35,107 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Nancy Drew receives a mysterious rug with a coded message, launching her into a perilous search for a missing mannequin. Joined by friends, she travels to Istanbul, where the Grand Bazaar holds secrets and danger. As Bess vanishes and a vengeful enemy emerges, Nancy must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can she solve the puzzle hidden in the ancient city?

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The strange disappearance of a young Turkish client of Mr. Drew’s and the gift of an Oriental rug with a coded message woven into its decorative border start Nancy on a difficult search for a missing mannequin. What happened to the attractive figure that Farouk Tahmasp used in the display window of this rug shop? Who is trying to keep Nancy from finding it – and why?

Tracking down the intricate trail of clues takes Nancy and her friends Bess and George, Ned, Burt, and Dave to Turkey. Their sleuthing leads them to the Grand Bazaar in the exotic city of Istanbul, where Bess mysteriously disappears. Suspense mounts when Nancy encounters a vengeful enemy at an ancient underground reservoir.

Events move swiftly as Nancy and her friends try to solve this challenging mystery!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
35,107
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about sleuthingBooks about detectivesBooks about missing personsBooks about turkeys
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5625
Publication
Published
January 1, 1970
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095479

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