The Secret of the Old Clock
The Secret of the Old Clock
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The Secret of the Old Clock

Written by Carolyn Keene
Book #1 in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series
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7 - 12
Reading age
180
Page count
193
Words per page
~841L
Lexile measure
May 1, 2014
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A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who’s new to the series! We’re releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It’s the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help Mr. Crowly’s friends find his missing will, before the evil Topham family steals his full inheritance. Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won’t want to miss!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780448479699
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 1930
    Page Count
    180
    Words Per Page
    193
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~841L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    5645
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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