The Secret at Shadow Ranch
by Leslie McFarlane
Taste attributes: familymysteryadventureteenfastfresh & originalwholesomelightlinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingsolving the riddle/not as it seemsrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeA breezy family novel that is fast-moving and warm-hearted. Best if you like pace over patience.
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Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
One of the classic early Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, originally published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1931. In this adventure, Nancy travels to the rugged desert ranch owned by her friends Bess and George-only to discover that the trip is anything but relaxing. A mysterious phantom horse, strange warnings, and unexplained accidents plague the ranch.
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- Author
- Leslie McFarlane
- Published
- 1931
- Pages
- 192
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