The Ghost of Blackwood Hall facts for kids
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Author | Carolyn Keene |
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Cover artist | Russell H. Tandy |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | Nancy Drew Mystery Stories |
Genre | Juvenile literature |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Publication date
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1948 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
ISBN | 0-448-09525-4 |
Preceded by | The Clue in the Old Album |
Followed by | The Clue of the Leaning Chimney |
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall is an exciting mystery book. It is the twenty-fifth story in the popular Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. This book first came out in 1948. It was published under the name Carolyn Keene, but the real writer was Mildred Wirt Benson.
The Mystery Unfolds
This adventure begins when Nancy Drew's friend, Mrs. Putney, needs help. Her valuable jewels have been stolen! Mrs. Putney asks Nancy and her friends, Bess and George, to find the thieves.
A Trip to New Orleans
The search for the missing jewels leads Nancy, Bess, and George to the lively city of New Orleans. While there, they notice Mrs. Putney acting very strangely. Nancy also meets two young women who seem to be involved in something unusual.
Secrets at Blackwood Hall
Nancy soon discovers a tricky situation at an old, empty house called Blackwood Hall. Someone is playing a mean trick there. Nancy must figure out who is behind it and why.
Help from Dad
Nancy's father, Carson Drew, is a smart lawyer. He also helps Nancy solve this puzzling case. He uses his connections to find a man who is linked to the strange events at Blackwood Hall. Together, Nancy and her father work to uncover the truth and solve the mystery of the ghost.