The Moonstone Castle Mystery 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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1963 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Preceded by | The Clue of the Dancing Puppet |
Followed by | The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes |
The Moonstone Castle Mystery is the fortieth book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1963. The author was listed as Carolyn Keene, which is a special pen name used for all Nancy Drew books. The real writer behind this particular story was Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.
What's the Story About?
This mystery begins when Nancy Drew gets a strange gift: a beautiful moonstone. She is surprised and a little confused about who sent it. Soon, Nancy finds herself helping the Bowen family. Their granddaughter, Joanie Horton, has gone missing.
Exploring the Mystery
Nancy, along with her best friends Bess and George, starts looking for clues. Their search leads them to a spooky place called Moonstone Castle. This old castle is located along the Deep River and is rumored to be haunted.
Inside Moonstone Castle
As Nancy and her friends explore the castle, they hope to find Joanie. They also want to solve the mystery of the moonstone. Will they uncover the secrets of the castle and find the missing girl? You'll have to read the book to find out!