The Sign of the Twisted Candles
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1933 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Sign of the Twisted Candles

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A young detective uncovers secrets in a mansion, risking friendships to solve a mystery.

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192 pages· 33,838 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 730L
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Bookroo's summary

Nancy Drew faces a challenging case when her friends ask her to investigate their great-granduncle's mysterious confinement in his mansion. As she delves deeper, Nancy risks losing her friends Bess and George while befriending Carol, the foster daughter of the mansion's caretakers. With only the twisted candles as her guide, Nancy must outwit swindlers and uncover hidden treasures. Can she resolve a family feud and bring justice without sacrificing her friendships? Join Nancy as she navigates danger and diplomacy in this thrilling mystery.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
33,838
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5647
Publication
Published
December 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1933
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095097

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