The Crooked Banister by Carolyn Keene

192 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Nancy and her friends Bess and George spend an exciting week exploring a mysterious zigzag house with its fantastically crooked staircase, its bizarre serpent picture, and an unpredictable robot that nearly causes the young detective to lose her l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 69%
lighthearted 53%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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