The Secret of the Forgotten City
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Secret of the Forgotten City

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A hidden treasure in the Nevada desert sparks a dangerous race against a cunning thief.

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180 pages· 33,778 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 710L
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Nancy and her friends embark on a perilous quest to unearth a legendary treasure buried beneath the Nevada desert. Armed with an ancient stone tablet, they face scorching heat and a menacing thief determined to claim the gold. As they dig deeper, aided by a reluctant geology student and a mysterious woman, Nancy's instincts lead them into a web of danger. Will they outsmart their adversary and survive the treacherous hunt? The stakes are high, and the treasure's allure could cost them everything. Discover the secrets hidden beneath the sands.

From the publisher

Gold! There are rumors that long ago a treasure was hidden in a city now buried under the Nevada desert. Nancy and her friends plan to join a dig sponsored by two colleges to hunt for the gold. Before she starts, the young sleuth receives an ancient stone table with petroglyphs on it. With this amazing clue, however, come a threat and danger from a thief who also wants the treasure.

One harrowing adventure after another besets Nancy, Bess, George, Ned, Burt, and Dave in 102-degree temperatures as they pursue Nancy’s hunches above and below ground. They are assisted by a fine woman and a young geology student, but both are unwilling participants in a strange plot. In the end Nancy and Ned nearly lose their lives, just after she has discovered the priceless hidden treasure of gold.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
180
Words
33,778
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6791
Publication
Published
January 1, 1975
First published
January 1, 1947
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095523

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