The Secret of the Forgotten City 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 |
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Publication date
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1975 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 180 |
| ISBN | 0-448-09552-1 |
| OCLC | 1531525 |
| LC Class | PZ7.K23 Nan no. 52 |
| Preceded by | Mystery of the Glowing Eye |
| Followed by | The Sky Phantom |
The Secret of the Forgotten City is the fifty-second book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1975. The books are written under the name Carolyn Keene, but the real author for this one was Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. In this adventure, Nancy Drew searches for a hidden treasure in a lost city buried deep in the desert.
Contents
The Hunt for Desert Gold
Imagine finding a city full of gold hidden under the sand! Rumors say a huge treasure is buried in a forgotten city beneath the Nevada desert. Nancy Drew and her friends decide to join a special dig. This excavation is sponsored by two colleges, and they hope to find the gold.
A Mysterious Stone Tablet
Before Nancy even starts her adventure, she receives an ancient stone tablet. This tablet has mysterious pictures and symbols called petroglyphs carved into it. It's an amazing clue! However, with this clue comes a threat. A sneaky thief also wants the treasure and will stop at nothing to get it.
Adventures in the Desert
Nancy, along with her friends George, Bess, Ned, Burt, and Dave, faces many challenges. The desert heat is intense, often reaching 102 degrees Fahrenheit. They have one thrilling adventure after another. Nancy follows her instincts, searching both above and below the ground for clues.
They get some help from a kind Native American woman and a young geology student. But these helpers seem to be unwilling parts of a strange plan. The mystery deepens as Nancy and her friends try to figure out who is behind the threats.
Finding the Priceless Treasure
The hunt for the treasure leads Nancy and Ned into great danger. They almost lose their lives during their search. But just when things look most difficult, Nancy makes an incredible discovery. She uncovers the priceless hidden treasure of gold! It's a thrilling end to a dangerous desert adventure.
