Author: Sarah Masters Buckey Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593697525 Category : Castles Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
On a trip to England, Samantha and Nellie visit an ancient manor house - next to a castle that's rumored to be haunted. The visit turns spooky when the girls see odd and eerie lights in the castle tower at night . . . and learn that valuable books are disappearing from the manor's library. Can the girls find out who - or what - is behind the strange happenings? Includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay about Americans traveling abroad at the turn of the last century.
Author: Carolyn Keene Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101077239 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
Book Description
When Nancy is asked to find a professional dancer who disappeared several years before, the young detective becomes involved in a mystery reaching far beyond a missing-person’s case. During Nancy’s investigation at Heath Castle, she and her friends Bess and George realize that its crumbling walls contain a secret, but what is it? And who are their enemies that try to foil their every attempt to unravel the intricate puzzle? Danger lurks in a castle tower and throughout the vine-tangled grounds of the estate. The girls’ gripping adventures culminate in a dramatic climax when Nancy exposes a sinister plot to defraud the dancer of her inheritance.
Author: Denise Sutherland Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 111830523X Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
The cryptic crossword world...explained Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual crossword lover master these mental feats of gymnastics. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints, and practice crosswords, the book explains how to approach these problems in a clear and logical manner, providing hints on identifying the different kinds of clues and tips on how to solve them. Using worked examples and clear explanations, the book guides the reader through the common and not-so-common clues that can be used to decipher even the most confusing cryptics, and includes practice puzzles to put your new skills to the test. Introduces and explains cryptic crosswords, from the (relatively) simple to the advanced Illustrates the top tips, tricks, and clues to cracking any cryptic through worked examples Covers both Commonwealth and U.S.-style cryptics, and explains the subtle differences between them Provides plenty of practice crosswords for all levels of difficulty Cryptic crosswords have emerged as one of today's most popular brainteasers, and Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is the one-stop resource for becoming a puzzle pro.
Author: Margaret Sutton Publisher: Applewood Books ISBN: 1429090464 Category : Castles Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Judy and Peter decide that they must find a way inside the castle to find John Dent and Granny Joerg's missing grandchildren in case they are being held captive by the mean caretaker.
Author: Franklin W. Dixon Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9780448089010 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 196
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A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend’s father.
Author: Sarah Masters Buckey
Author: Sarah Masters Buckey
Author: Carolyn Keene
Author: Irene Schultz
Author: Irene Schultz
Author: Denise Sutherland
Author: Joyce Bevins Webb
Author: Margaret Sutton
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Author: Irene Schultz