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Nancy Drew 09: the Sign of the Twisted Candles
Series: Nancy Drew
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Another exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumour 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
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780448095097
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 December 1959
Country: United States
Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 238g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Carolyn Keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic Nancy Drew Mystery series. The first author to use the pseudonym was Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Other writers who have adapted the "Carolyn Keene" moniker include Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Walter Karig, and Nancy Axelrod.
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