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Nancy Drew 23: Mystery of the Tolling Bell — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneNational Geographic Books1946-01-01ISBN 9780448095233192 pages
Nancy Drew 23: Mystery of the Tolling Bell

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

About this book

Nancy becomes involved in another mystery when she accepts an invitation from Mrs. Chantrey, a client of Mr. Drew, to vacation at her cottage in a picturesque seaside town. Carson Drew has promised to join his daughter, but fails to arrive. The alarming disappearance of Mr. Drew and the odd circumstances surrounding his rescue are only the start of a series of highly dangerous adventures for Nancy and her friends Bess and George. Mrs. Chantrey’s story about a nearby Cliffside cave reputedly inhabited by a ghost intrigues Nancy and she decides to investigate. Several frightened townspeople claim to have seen an apparition and heard the weird sounds of a tolling bell just before water rushes from the cave. Will Nancy discover the true cause of these mysterious occurences?

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    The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary, such as townspeople claiming to see an apparition and hearing a tolling bell, which could create a suspenseful atmosphere.

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