The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

The Secret of the Old Clock

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1

Carolyn Keene with Laura Linney

3 hours, 15 minutes first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics mystery young adult lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Nancy, unaided, seeks to find a missing will. To the surprise of many, the Topham family will inherit wealthy Josiah Crowley's fortune, instead of deserving relatives and friends who were promised inheritances. Nancy determines that a clue to a se...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 8,579 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

adventurous: 79%

lighthearted: 56%

hopeful: 14%

relaxing: 9%

tense: 8%

funny: 7%

inspiring: 5%

challenging: 2%

emotional: 1%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

66% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

74% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

2% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
92% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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