The Sign of the Twisted Candles
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
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The Sign of the Twisted Candles

Written by Carolyn Keene
Book #9 in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series
Hardcover
$8.99
$8.58
8 - 12
Reading age
192
Page count
180
Words per page
730L
Lexile measure
Dec 1, 1960
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Another exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumor that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old foster daughter of the caretakers of the old mansion, nearly costs Nancy the friendship of Bess and George. It takes all of Nancy’s sleuthing ability as well as diplomacy to save it.Nancy braves one danger after another to bring to justice the swindlers who are stealing Asa Sidney’s fortune. With only the sign of the twisted candles to guide her, Nancy uncovers hidden treasure and an amazing letter that ends a family feud and brings unexpected happiness to Carol.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780448095097
    Publication Date
    December 1, 1960
    Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Page Count
    192
    Words Per Page
    180
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    68024656
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    36735639
    Lexile® Level
    730L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    5647
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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