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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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 17,426 ratings
192 pages· 33,838 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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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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The fine print
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
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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