The Scarlet Slipper Mystery facts for kids
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Author | Carolyn Keene (Charles S. Strong) |
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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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1954 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Preceded by | The Ringmaster's Secret |
Followed by | The Witch Tree Symbol |
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery is an exciting book in the famous Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It's the thirty-second book in the collection! This mystery novel was published in 1954 by Grosset & Dunlap. It was written by Charles S. Strong using the well-known pen name, Carolyn Keene.
Contents
What is The Scarlet Slipper Mystery About?
This book follows the clever teenage detective, Nancy Drew, as she tries to solve a puzzling case.
The Mysterious Fontaines
Nancy meets a family called the Fontaines. They are refugees, meaning they had to leave their home country of Centrovia. The Fontaines run a dance school in River Heights, the town where Nancy lives.
Threats and Disappearance
Soon after Nancy meets them, the Fontaines start getting scary threats from someone unknown. Nancy, always ready to help, offers her detective skills. But then, something even more mysterious happens: the Fontaines suddenly disappear!
A Trail of Clues
Nancy begins a thrilling search for the missing family. Her investigation leads her into a complex mystery. She discovers clues connected to a special pair of red dance slippers, a valuable painting, and some missing jewels.
Who Can Nancy Trust?
As Nancy digs deeper, she finds many people who claim to be friends of the Fontaines. However, Nancy isn't sure if they are telling the truth. She has to figure out who is truly helping and who might be trying to trick her. It's a race against time to find the Fontaines and uncover the secrets behind the scarlet slippers and the missing treasures!