The Haunted Showboat

Name: The Haunted Showboat
ISBN: 9780448095356

by Carolyn Keene

Join Nancy Drew and her friends Bess and George as they travel to New Orleans and investigate strange happenings on a historic riverboat. Can Nancy unmask the culprit behind the 'haunting' before it's

About This Book

In "The Haunted Showboat," Nancy Drew, along with her loyal friends Bess and George, embarks on a thrilling adventure to New Orleans. Their vacation quickly turns into a mystery when they find themselves on a Mississippi River showboat plagued by eerie incidents and rumors of a haunting. Nancy, with her keen intellect and unwavering courage, must sift through clues, confront suspicious characters, and unravel the truth behind the ghostly occurrences. This classic Nancy Drew mystery, published in 1958, offers a fast-paced, engaging read for elementary schoolers, modeling critical thinking, independence, and the value of friendship. It's a great choice for children who love puzzles and a bit of suspense without being too scary.

Nancy Drew investigates a series of mysterious incidents aboard a Mississippi River showboat.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Justice & Fairness Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Freedom & Independence Teamwork & Collaboration Being Different Growing Up Mystery Friendship & Social Ghosts

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

What clues did Nancy use to solve the mystery?

How did Nancy show bravery when facing scary situations?

Why do you think people sometimes believe in ghosts when unusual things happen?

How did Nancy, Bess, and George work together to solve the case?

What qualities make Nancy Drew a good detective?