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The Password to Larkspur Lane

The Password to Larkspur Lane

Published in
1933
3.95
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Description

'The Password to Larkspur Lane' is an intriguing story where teenage detective Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery of a strange blue poppy and the secret behind a secluded mansion on Larkspur Lane. Blue bells will be singing horses! This strange message, attached to the leg of a wounded homing pigeon, involves Nancy Drew in a dangerous mission. Somewhere an elderly woman is being held prisoner in a mansion, and Nancy is determined to find and free her. Meanwhile, the young detective’s close friend, Helen, begs her to solve a second mystery. Helen’s grandparents, the Cornings, are frightened by a sinister wheel of blue fire that appears after dark in the woods outside their home at lonely Sylvan Lake. When Nancy discovers the significance of the eerie signal, she also learns that her two mysteries are connected.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#10

Why to read

  • It encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • It is an engaging mystery story.
  • It introduces young readers to the idea of justice and the importance of courage.
  • It promotes the values of friendship and loyalty.