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The Haunted Bridge

Carolyn Keene
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The Haunted Bridge

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1972

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Carolyn Keene

The Haunted Bridge

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1972
Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

River Heights • 1930s

Publication Year

1972

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Haunted Bridge, a young detective participates in a golf tournament at a resort. The person encounters a mystery involving a supposedly haunted bridge. Meeting various individuals, this person investigates and uncovers secrets related to a missing heirloom and the ghostly legend surrounding the bridge. Throughout, teamwork and clever deduction aid in solving the mystery.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.3

10,487 ratings

68%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Haunted Bridge by Carolyn Keene offers classic Nancy Drew suspense with engaging sleuthing and vivid settings. Readers appreciate the intriguing plot and nostalgic charm, though some find the narrative predictable and character development lacking. Overall, it remains a beloved entry for fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Haunted Bridge?

A reader who enjoys The Haunted Bridge by Carolyn Keene is likely a fan of classic mystery and detective stories, particularly those featuring young, intelligent sleuths. Similar readers appreciate series like The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon and Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol for their intriguing plots and youthful protagonists.

4.3

10,487 ratings

68%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

River Heights • 1930s

Publication Year

1972

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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