The Suspect in the Smoke/Trouble at Lake Tahoe/The Clue on the Silver Screen/The Secret of the Scarlet Hand (Nancy Drew Digest 115, 118, 123 & 124)
Carolyn Keene
The Suspect in the Smoke/Trouble at Lake Tahoe/The Clue on the Silver Screen/The Secret of the Scarlet Hand (Nancy Drew Digest 115, 118, 123 & 124)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carolyn Keene
The text is written at a 5th 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: Nancy Drew is on the trail of some of her trickiest mysteries yet, from hidden clues in smoky rooms to puzzles on the silver screen. Each case pulls you deeper into a world of secrets and surprises—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This collection features four Nancy Drew mysteries that engage young readers with clever puzzles and suspenseful storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, the stories focus on problem-solving and critical thinking without graphic content, making them appropriate for middle-grade readers who enjoy detective fiction.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LT — Light — ThematicLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780671993139
- Publisher
- Minstrel
- Published
- October 1994
- Type
- Fiction