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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968 · Est. 5 hour read
The Spider Sapphire Mystery
Written by Carolyn Keene
Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series
A stolen sapphire, a jungle safari, and a detective's daring quest.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,413 ratings
176 pages· 35,631 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Teen detective Nancy Drew embarks on a thrilling safari in East Africa, unraveling the mystery of a stolen sapphire. With her father's client accused and blackmailers on the prowl, Nancy must navigate danger and deceit. Can she uncover the truth behind the gem's theft and the disappearance of a jungle guide? Adventure and intrigue await as Nancy faces a web of secrets in the heart of the wild.
From the publisher
Thrilling, dangerous adventures confront Nancy Drew while on a safari in East Africa with a group of American college students. Excitement runs high as the teen-age detective delves into the theft of a fabulous sapphire formed by nature millions of years ago. The mystery starts in Nancy’s home town. Her lawyer father’s client, Floyd Ramsay, who fashions beautiful and unusual synthetic gems, is accused of stealing the magnificent spider sapphire and exhibiting it as his own creation. Mr. Ramsay’s enemies blackmail him and by their vicious acts try to deter Nancy from going on the safari.
Readers will join Nancy as she uncovers a nefarious scheme and solves the strange disappearance of an injured jungle guide.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- Words
- 35,631
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5648
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 1967
- First published
- January 1, 1968
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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