First published 2014
Nancy Clancy discovers more than she bargained for when she buys an old desk at a tag sale. Hidden inside, she finds a silver key that someone left behind long ago. Nancy and her best friend Bree decide to solve this mystery from the past, hoping to uncover buried treasure. Their investigation proves harder than expected as they search for what the key unlocks. The girls learn about time capsules at school while pursuing clues about their own relic from another era. When they finally crack the case, the answer surprises them both. Nancy and Bree realize that some discoveries matter more than the treasure they originally sought. This fourth Nancy Clancy chapter book shows how curiosity and friendship can turn an ordinary purchase into an extraordinary adventure.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, realistic-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
121 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins