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Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneNational Geographic Books1940-02-01ISBN 9780448095172192 pages
Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk

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

About this book

From the moment Nancy Drew boards an ocean liner leaving for New York, she becomes involved in a new and dangerous mystery. A man on the pier gestures to someone on board in  sign language. BEWARE OF NANCY DREW AND NE, he signals. Who is NE? Can it be Nelda Detweiler, a young woman who shares a cabin with Nancy, Bess, and George?  Mystery and intrigue follow the girls across the ocean; but with her usual ingenuity Nancy solves the mystery and defeats her enemies before the ship reaches New York.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The search results indicate that the mysteries in the Nancy Drew series, including this book, involve mild situations without graphic violence. Any dangerous situations are described as nail-biting but not gruesome. The mysteries in the Nancy Drew series are described as gentle and not scary, suitable for young readers. There are no elements that would be considered frightening.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have violence?

    The search results indicate that the mysteries in the Nancy Drew series, including this book, involve mild situations without graphic violence. Any dangerous situations are described as nail-biting but not gruesome.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have scary content?

    The mysteries in the Nancy Drew series are described as gentle and not scary, suitable for young readers. There are no elements that would be considered frightening.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate any central themes related to race or racism in 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have profanity?

    The search results do not indicate any use of profanity in 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or environmental issues present in the narrative of 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have sexual identity?

    There are no mentions of sexual content in the narrative of 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'. The content is aimed at a young audience and does not include age-inappropriate themes.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have gender roles?

    The character of Nancy Drew is portrayed as a capable and independent young woman who solves mysteries, which reflects modern feminist themes. However, the framing does not explicitly critique traditional gender roles.

  • Does Nancy Drew 17: Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk'.