The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson

183 pages first pub 1930 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens mystery young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

After receiving a call from her friend Helen Corning, Nancy agrees to help solve a baffling mystery. Helen's Aunt Rosemary has been living with her mother at the old family mansion, and they have noticed many strange things. They have heard music,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,053 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 40%
tense 17%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
dark 3%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 17% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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