The Day Camp Disaster (Nancy Drew Notebooks #55)
Carolyn Keene
The Day Camp Disaster (Nancy Drew Notebooks #55)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carolyn Keene
Illustrated by Paul Casale
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Nancy and Bess race to finish their nature project before bedtime, but when morning comes, their hard work is smashed to pieces! Who could be sneaking around the camp at night, ruining everyone's fun? The mystery deepens as Nancy vows to catch the camp culprit—will she solve it before the day ends?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows eight-year-old Nancy Drew at a nature day camp where her and her friend's projects are mysteriously destroyed overnight. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story encourages problem-solving and teamwork without any intense content. The book features colorful illustrations and presents an engaging, age-appropriate detective tale.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606298551
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
- Published
- January 2004
- Type
- Fiction