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Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneAladdin1983-05-02ISBN 9780671464684160 pages
Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

WHEN NIGHT FALLS AND THE HORRORS RISE — WILL NANCY STAND A GHOST OF A CHANCE?
What strange dark secrets can a college professor reveal — after she has risen from the grave?
Do dogs howl at the moon . . .do their eyes glow in the night — one hundred years after their death?
What evil power lurks in the fortune-teller's den — embodied in the sinister form of a terrifying froglike creature?
Prepare to lock your doors and dim your lights. The sound you hear is the beating of your own heart. Nancy Drew is about to face some of her most challenging cases ever — six frightening and unforgettable encounters with the unknown. . . .

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes scenes where characters face threats, such as a truck veering towards Nancy and her father, and instances of a man pretending to be a ghost to frighten others. These elements suggest a moderate level of violence. The book features six frightening encounters with the unknown, indicating a focus on horror and suspense suitable for a young audience. The scary scenes are described as less frightening than those found in more intense children's literature.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have violence?

    The book includes scenes where characters face threats, such as a truck veering towards Nancy and her father, and instances of a man pretending to be a ghost to frighten others. These elements suggest a moderate level of violence.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have scary content?

    The book features six frightening encounters with the unknown, indicating a focus on horror and suspense suitable for a young audience. The scary scenes are described as less frightening than those found in more intense children's literature.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes are present in the narrative of 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the context of 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the narrative of 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have gender roles?

    Nancy Drew is portrayed as a strong female character who engages in detective work, which can be seen as a representation of modern feminist themes. However, the framing of gender roles is not explicitly detailed in the sources.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.