The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

The Secret of the Old Clock

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1

Carolyn Keene

180 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Read the original Nancy Drew mystery The Secret of the Old Clock is the mystery that began it all for America's favorite teenaged slueth. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for ...

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Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 77%
lighthearted 62%
hopeful 14%
funny 9%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 29%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 93% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | Yes: 1%

Average rating

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