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The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2)

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Mystery & Thriller Young Adult Fiction Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson

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3.94 (24.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1930
description 182 pages

The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 24.9K reader ratings. First published in 1930. The book spans 182 pages.

About The Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew is alarmed when Nathan Gombet threatens her father. Gombet sold a piece of land for a railroad bridge through Carson Drew and now believes that he was cheated. Meanwhile, valuable objects are disappearing from rooms in the Turnbull mansion even while the Turnbull sisters, Rosemary and Florette, are at home in their locked house. Having heard about her reputation for solving mysteries, the sisters invite Nancy Drew to stay in the mansion and discover the thief. In seeking to solve the mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion, Nancy uses her courage and powers of deduction and tackles a situation that would have appalled a far older person.

Detail Value
Author Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson
Published 1930
Pages 182
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 24,872

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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24.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, The Hidden Staircase is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.94
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Hidden Staircase?

The Hidden Staircase is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Hidden Staircase worth reading?

Based on 24.9K reader ratings, The Hidden Staircase has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Hidden Staircase?

The Hidden Staircase has 182 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Hidden Staircase?

The Hidden Staircase was written by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson. It was first published in 1930.

What is the ISBN for The Hidden Staircase?

The ISBN-13 for The Hidden Staircase is 9780448095030.0.

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