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 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult adventurous fast-paced
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The Sign of the Twisted Candles by Carolyn Keene is a thrilling and heartwarming mystery that will captivate readers who enjoy stories of plucky young detectives, family feuds, and the triumph of justice over elder abuse, making it a perfect fit for fans of adventurous and uplifting tales of amateur sleuths.

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 befri...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 1,823 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

adventurous: 77%

lighthearted: 25%

emotional: 12%

tense: 12%

dark: 10%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 5%

inspiring: 5%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 5%

challenging: 2%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

70% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

5% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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