The Strange Message in the Parchment
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 5 hour read

The Strange Message in the Parchment

Written by Carolyn Keene

Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series

A cryptic message on parchment leads to a dangerous chase against a kidnapper and extortionists.

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180 pages· 34,131 words· Est. 5 hour read· 750L
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Nancy Drew is called to unravel a cryptic message hidden in parchment paintings, leading her into a web of kidnapping and extortion. With the help of her friends and the farmer's daughter, Junie, Nancy must connect the dots between a mysterious boy artist and the fear gripping the neighborhood. As danger looms, Nancy races to outsmart a cunning villain and stop his sinister plans. Can she solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A sheep farmer receives a mysterious telephone call shortly after he buys a series of pictures painted on parchment. “Decipher the message in the parchment and right a great wrong,” the voice says. Puzzled, the owner asks Nancy to help.

With Junie, his daughter, Nancy tracks down a kidnapper and a group of extortionists. Is there a connection between the message in the parchment and a boy artist on another farm? And who is responsible for the atmosphere of fear in the neighborhood? After several harrowing experiences, Nancy begins to tighten the net around a ruthless villain and calls on the assistance of her friends Ned, Burt, Dave, Bess and George to bring his nefarious scheme to a dead end.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
180
Words
34,131
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6796
Publication
Published
January 1, 1977
First published
January 1, 1974
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448095547

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