01285nam a22001937a 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021020001800062040002000080082001900100100001800119245004700137260003400184300005100218520028600269650028200555650023600837700001801073OSt20260311012138.0260311b        |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9780448095325  aDWCL GS libcOC  aFic. K26s 1974  aKeene Carolyn  aThe Scarlet Slipper MysterycCarolyn Keene  aNew YorkbCarolyn Keenec1954  aExtent- vii, 179 pages:billustrations ;c20cm  afollows teen detective Nancy Drew as she helps Centrovians Henri and Helene Fontaine, dance instructors in River Heights, who are threatened by enemies. When the siblings disappear, Nancy uncovers a smuggling ring using dancing slippers to hide stolen jewels, solving the mystery.   a she uncovers a dangerous international conspiracy involving refugees, missing jewels, and a dancing school. The story highlights themes of independence, resourcefulness, and the Cold War-era tension of the 1950s, with Nancy navigating threats and kidnapping to solve the case.  acourage, resilience, and the importance of helping others when they are in trouble. As an amateur sleuth, Nancy demonstrates that through wit, determination, and bravery, one can uncover the truth and overcome dangerous situations.  aCarolyn Keene