The Clue in the Old Album facts for kids
Original edition cover
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| Author | Carolyn Keene |
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| Cover artist | Russell H. Tandy |
| Language | English |
| Series | Nancy Drew Mystery Stories |
| Genre | Juvenile literature |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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1947 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-448-09524-6 |
| Preceded by | The Mystery of the Tolling Bell |
| Followed by | The Ghost of Blackwood Hall |
The Clue in the Old Album is the twenty-fourth book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1947. The book was written under the pen name Carolyn Keene.
What the Story Is About
Nancy's New Case
The story begins when Nancy Drew sees someone snatch a purse. She quickly chases after the thief. Nancy manages to get the purse back for its owner. However, the important items inside are gone.
The owner of the purse is a woman who collects dolls. She asks Nancy to help her with a mystery. Nancy is given a strange clue: "The source of light will heal all ills, but a curse will follow him who takes it from the gypsies."
Following the Clues
This clue leads Nancy on a search. She needs to find an old photo album. She also looks for a lost doll. And a missing gypsy violinist is part of the puzzle too!
Nancy is a very determined detective. She never gives up, even when things get tough. She faces many dangers during her investigation.
Dangers and Warnings
At one point, Nancy feels very unwell after a strange incident involving a doll. Someone even tries to run her car off the road! She also receives many warnings telling her to stop the case. But Nancy keeps going until she solves the mystery.
