The Sign of the Twisted Candles (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories)
Carolyn Keene
The Sign of the Twisted Candles (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carolyn Keene
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here's a secret: an old man's fortune is vanishing, and Nancy stumbles into a family feud that no one expected. Along the way, she uncovers the mysterious identity of an orphan with no known past—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This classic Nancy Drew mystery follows the young detective as she navigates a family dispute and solves the puzzle of an orphan's hidden identity while searching for a missing fortune. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features themes of mystery and adventure with light suspense but no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
- 9781933299457
- Pages
- 213
- Publisher
- Wildside Press LLC
- Published
- March 30, 2007
- Type
- Fiction