The Ringmaster's Secret

Name: The Ringmaster's Secret
ISBN: 9781101065884

by Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson

Join Nancy Drew as she infiltrates the Sims Circus to unravel a captivating mystery. A golden charm bracelet, a talented aerialist named Lolita, and a suspicious ringmaster lead Nancy into a world of

About This Book

In "The Ringmaster's Secret," Nancy Drew's equestrian interests lead her to a traveling circus, where she uncovers a mystery involving a gold charm bracelet and a young, unhappy aerialist named Lolita. As Nancy investigates Lolita's past and the suspicious Ringmaster Kroon, she finds herself going undercover as a bareback rider. The story is a classic Nancy Drew adventure, filled with clues, disguises, and perilous situations, including a kidnapping and a close call with a lion's cage. It's an engaging read for late elementary to middle schoolers, promoting themes of bravery, justice, and perseverance. Parents can appreciate the strong female protagonist and the exciting plot.

Nancy Drew joins the circus in order to investigate the mystery surrounding a gold charm bracelet and a young orphaned aerialist.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Loneliness & Belonging Being Different Making Friends Horses Friendship & Social

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

What qualities make Nancy Drew a good detective? How do you think she stays so brave?

If you were Lolita, how would you feel about your situation? What would you want to know about your past?

What are some of the challenges and excitements of working in a circus, as shown in the book?

Nancy goes undercover to solve the mystery. When might it be okay to bend the rules to find the truth?

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