01341nam a22002177a 4500 OSt 20260311012138.0 260311b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780448095325 DWCL GS lib OC Fic. K26s 1974 Keene Carolyn The Scarlet Slipper Mystery Carolyn Keene New York Carolyn Keene 1954 Extent- vii, 179 pages: illustrations ; 20cm follows 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. 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. courage, 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. Carolyn Keene ddc FIC. 0 0 0 ddc 0 0 DWCLGS DWCLCOL 2026-05-06 School Fund, Donation 0 Fic. K26s 1974 20257 2026-05-06 2026-05-06 FIC. 8914 8914