The Crooked Banister by Carolyn Keene

192 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Nancy and her friends Bess and George spend an exciting week exploring a mysterious zigzag house with its fantastically crooked staircase, its bizarre serpent picture, and an unpredictable robot that nearly causes the young detective to lose her l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 66%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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