The Sign of the Twisted Candles by Carolyn Keene

The Sign of the Twisted Candles

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #9

Carolyn Keene

192 pages first pub 1933 (view editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous fast-paced
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A reader who loves watching a clever young sleuth untangle family secrets, outwit scheming adults, and repair friendships while racing through a twisty treasure hunt will feel right at home.

Description

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 befrie...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 1,969 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 92%

adventurous: 76%

lighthearted: 21%

tense: 13%

emotional: 11%

dark: 9%

hopeful: 5%

sad: 5%

funny: 4%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 4%

challenging: 2%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

71% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

76% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

4% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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