The Greek Symbol Mystery facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Carolyn Keene |
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| Cover artist | Ruth Sanderson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Nancy Drew stories |
| Genre | Detective, Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Wanderer Books |
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Publication date
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May 19, 1981 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 171 |
| ISBN | 0-207-14586-5 |
| OCLC | 27501930 |
| Preceded by | The Secret in the Old Lace |
| Followed by | The Swami's Ring |
The Greek Symbol Mystery is the 60th book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It first came out in 1981 as a paperback book from Wanderer Books. The first edition had a cool cover and six pictures inside, all drawn by Ruth Sanderson. Later, the cover art was changed a few times by different artists.
Contents
Solving the Greek Symbol Mystery
Nancy Drew gets a special request to fly all the way to Greece. She needs to investigate some missing money. This money was meant to help a family in a poor village. A New York agency that handled donations suddenly closed, and the money vanished.
Nancy's Greek Adventure Begins
While in Greece, Nancy learns about another big mystery. A large inheritance, meant for her friend Helen Nicholas, was stolen. This money came from a rich Greek businessman. Nancy agrees to help find the thief. Her best friends, Bess and George, join her on this exciting adventure. They are also looking for Helen’s cousin, Constantine.
Clues and Dangers in Greece
The mystery gets dangerous when a poisonous snake is found in a basket of apples delivered to their room. Another important clue is a strange symbol. This symbol is stamped on a rare Byzantine mask. The mask mysteriously ends up in Nancy’s shopping bag. These clues lead Nancy and her friends to a group of art smugglers. They also help them uncover the secret meaning of the Greek symbol.
Places You'll Visit
This book takes you to many real places in Greece, including:
- Loutraki
- Monastiraki
- Flea Market
- Skyros Hotel
- The Harbour of Piraeus
- The Theaters of Herodotus Atticus
- Acropolis
- Corfu Island
- Lycabettus Hill
- Plaka
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in The Greek Symbol Mystery:
- Nancy Drew: A brave and clever teenage detective.
- Carson Drew: Nancy's father, a lawyer.
- Hannah Gruen: The kind housekeeper for the Drew family.
- Bess Marvin: Nancy's best friend, who is often a bit timid.
- George Fayne: Nancy's other best friend and Bess's cousin. She is sporty and practical.
- Ned Nickerson: Nancy's boyfriend.
- Helen Nicholas: Nancy’s friend who needs help finding her stolen inheritance.
- Constantine Nicholas: Helen's cousin, who Nancy and her friends are looking for.
- Diakos: One of the villains in the story.
- Stella Anagnost: Constantine's girlfriend, who works at a jewelry store.
Greek Words You'll Learn
Nancy uses some Greek words and phrases in the book. Here are a few:
- Efharisto: Thank you
- Parakalo: Wait a minute
- Astinomikos tmima: Police quarter
- Voithia: Help
- Autokinito: Car
- Mihaniko: Mechanic
- Grigora: Hurry
- Maiou: May
- Nai: Yes
- Mati: Amulet
- Na min avaskathi: Hope you are all alright
From Book to Game
This book inspired a video game! The 31st game in the Nancy Drew point-and-click adventure game series, called Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies, is loosely based on this novel.
