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Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneNational Geographic Books1971-01-01ISBN 9780448095486192 pages
Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister

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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 and her friends Bess and George spend an exciting week exploring a mysterious zigzag house with its fantastically crooked staircase, its bizarre serpent picture, and an unpredictable robot that nearly causes the young detective to lose her life. But despite the threat of danger from the robot, Nancy is determined to solve the mystery of the weird house and to locate the missing owner who is wanted by the police. It takes keen logic and quick thinking for the young detective to plow through the tangled thicket of clues and find the key to this complex puzzle. With the help of her friends, Nancy captures an elusive swindler and uncovers the secret of the crooked banister, but not before they have several hair-raising adventures – one on a broken bridge over flaming water, another in a hidden room with poisoned portraits!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'The Crooked Banister'. The narrative includes elements of suspense and mystery, with references to Nancy exploring a peculiar house, which may contain scary elements, though they are described as less frightening than those found in other children's literature.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have violence?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'The Crooked Banister'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements of suspense and mystery, with references to Nancy exploring a peculiar house, which may contain scary elements, though they are described as less frightening than those found in other children's literature.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are present in the narrative of 'The Crooked Banister'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have racial/cultural content?

    The search results indicate that earlier editions of the Nancy Drew series contained racial stereotypes, which were removed in later revisions, suggesting a historical context of race-related content.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'The Crooked Banister'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or content are present in the search results for 'The Crooked Banister'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is indicated in the search results for 'The Crooked Banister'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have gender roles?

    Nancy Drew is portrayed as a strong female character who serves as a role model for girls, reflecting progressive gender roles for her time. The series has evolved to maintain relevance in gender discussions.

  • Does Nancy Drew 48: the Crooked Banister have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Crooked Banister'.