The Clue in the Crossword Cipher 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 |
| Published | 1967 Grosset & Dunlap |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-448-09544-0 |
| OCLC | 27866939 |
| Preceded by | The Mystery of the 99 Steps |
| Followed by | The Spider Sapphire Mystery |
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher is the 44th book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It first came out in 1967. The book was published under the name Carolyn Keene, but the real writer was Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.
Contents
Unraveling the Crossword Cipher Mystery
This book takes readers on a thrilling adventure with Nancy Drew. She is a smart young detective who loves solving puzzles. In this story, Nancy must use her skills to crack a secret code.
The Invitation to Peru
The adventure begins when a woman named Carla Ponce asks Nancy for help. Carla invites Nancy, along with her friends Bess and George, to travel to Peru. Peru is a country in South America.
The Mysterious Wooden Plaque
Carla needs Nancy's help to understand a special wooden plaque. This plaque has a crossword cipher on it. A cipher is a secret way of writing. The crossword cipher promises to lead them to an amazing treasure.
Racing Against a Gang of Thieves
Finding the treasure will not be easy. Nancy and her friends must work fast. A group of people who want the treasure for themselves are also looking for it. This gang is led by a person known as El Gato, which means "The Cat" in Spanish. Nancy must find the treasure before El Gato's gang does.
