Mystery of the Glowing Eye facts for kids
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Author | Carolyn Keene |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | Nancy Drew Mystery Stories |
Genre | Juvenile literature |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Publication date
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1974 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
ISBN | 0-448-09551-3 |
OCLC | 969445 |
LC Class | PZ7.K23 Nan no. 51 |
Preceded by | The Double Jinx Mystery |
Followed by | The Secret of the Forgotten City |
Mystery of the Glowing Eye is the 51st book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1974. The book was written under the pen name Carolyn Keene. The real author was a talented writer named Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.
The Mystery Begins
This adventure starts when Nancy Drew's friend, Ned Nickerson, is suddenly kidnapped! Nancy quickly realizes this mystery is connected to a secret code name: "Cyclops." She also knows it has something to do with a strange, glowing eye-shaped stone. This special stone is kept safe in a museum. Nancy must figure out how all these clues fit together to find Ned.
Advanced Gadgets and Clues
The story features some really cool technology for the 1970s. Imagine a robot helicopter flying around! There's also a special "paralyzing ray" that can stop people in their tracks. Nancy has to use her smarts to deal with these high-tech gadgets. She follows every lead to solve the puzzle of the glowing eye and rescue her friend.
Nancy's Concerns
While Nancy is busy solving the mystery, she also has a personal worry. A young lawyer seems very interested in her father, Carson Drew. Nancy feels a bit uneasy about this. She wants to make sure her dad is okay and focused, even as she tackles the dangerous case.