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Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery — Content Guide for Parents

By Stefan PetruchaPapercutz2007-05-15ISBN 9781597070614112 pages
Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery

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

About this book

Has Nancy Drew solved the world's energy crisis? On a mission, sponsored by young, rich, and handsome Ralph Credo, Nancy teams up with eccentric scientist Roy Hinkley, to find an amazing high efficiency engine able to operate at an amazing 200 miles per gallon! The experimental engine, mounted on a tank, was part of an experiment during the final days of World War II. There's just one problem, the engine and the tank are haunted. "Ghost In The Machinery" is the first in a series of three Nancy Drew adventures entitled "The High Miles Mystery."

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence is depicted in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'. The content is described as suitable for ages 9 and up, indicating a lack of severe violence. The book is part of a series that includes elements of mystery and suspense, which may be considered scary for younger readers, but specific details about the level of scariness are not provided.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have violence?

    No explicit violence is depicted in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'. The content is described as suitable for ages 9 and up, indicating a lack of severe violence.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have scary content?

    The book is part of a series that includes elements of mystery and suspense, which may be considered scary for younger readers, but specific details about the level of scariness are not provided.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have racial/cultural content?

    No themes of race or racism are present in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Ghost in the Machinery'. The references to sexual content are related to other adaptations and not this specific book.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have gender roles?

    The character of Nancy Drew is portrayed as a strong and capable female detective, which reflects modern feminist themes of empowerment and independence. However, the framing of these themes is not extensively detailed in the search results.

  • Does Nancy Drew #9: Ghost in the Machinery have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'Ghost in the Machinery'.