The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

The Secret of the Old Clock

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1

Carolyn Keene with Russell H. Tandy, Sara Paretsky (Contributor)

210 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

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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Moods

mysterious 86%
adventurous 79%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 14%
funny 11%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 29%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 20% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 93% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

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