The Sign in the Smoke - (Nancy Drew Diaries) by Carolyn Keene (Paperback)

About the Book

When Nancy, Bess, and George work as camp counselors for a week, Nancy investigates a mystery surrounding the drowning death of a camper years ago in the lake.

Book Synopsis

Nancy and her friends are faced with another chilling mystery in this twelfth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.When Bess asks Nancy and George to be counselors at her old camp, they're a little wary. After all, running around after a bunch of little kids doesn't exactly sound like fun! But Bess promises that the girls will get to enjoy nature, relax by the lake, and play some sports. Plus, it will give Nancy a much-needed break from solving mysteries. But trouble always finds Nancy Drew! After hearing the disturbing tale about a camper who had drowned in the lake years ago, Nancy dismisses it as a ghost story. But then something pulls her under water during a swim lesson--something eerily human, with long, silvery hair. And the next night her entire cabin's sleeping bags disappear--only to show up at the lake, soaked. Now Nancy isn't so sure if she believes in ghosts! All she knows is she has to do everything within her power to make sure her campers--and her friends--are safe. Which means she'd better get to the bottom of what's happening at Camp Cedarbark.

About the Author

Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.

Erin McGuire has illustrated many books for young readers, including The Real Boy by Anne Ursu. She lives in Dallas, Texas, and you can visit her at EMcGuire.net.