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Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew ) — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneSimon and Schuster1989-10ISBN 9780671691325160 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 search results mention scenes where a truck chases Nancy, and threats are made to characters, indicating moderate violence in the narrative. The book features 'six frightening and unforgettable encounters with the unknown', indicating a significant level of scary content appropriate for a mystery/horror genre.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew ) have violence?

    The search results mention scenes where a truck chases Nancy, and threats are made to characters, indicating moderate violence in the narrative.

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

    The book features 'six frightening and unforgettable encounters with the unknown', indicating a significant level of scary content appropriate for a mystery/horror genre.

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

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

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

    The search results indicate that the Nancy Drew books underwent revisions to remove racial stereotypes and update language, suggesting a conscious effort to address race in the narrative.

  • Does Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew ) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

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

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

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

    No sexual content is explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Ghost Stories (Nancy Drew)'.

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

    Nancy Drew is portrayed as a capable female detective, which aligns with modern feminist themes, although the search results also suggest traditional gender roles are sometimes upheld in the series.

  • 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)'.