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The Secret of the Wooden Lady

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

Published in
1950
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Description

Nancy Drew and her friends investigate the mystery of a sea captain who was thought to have died years ago. The girls hope to find clues aboard the captain's ship, the Wooden Lady, but are constantly thwarted by a ghost of the ship. When Carson Drew is asked to find the title papers for a friend's ship, Nancy Drew becomes involved in the case by trying to find out who is 'haunting' the ship and the story behind the ship's missing figurehead.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#27

Why to read

  • Engages in problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Exciting narrative with a strong, female protagonist
  • Enhances historical knowledge and understanding
  • Encourages reading and vocabulary growth