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Nancy and her friends watch the principal dig up the school time capsule, buried over thirty years ago. An important vintage doll is discovered missing from the capsule, and the Clue Crew is called in to investigate. Book #28
Quick Summary
Time Thief drops you right into a school time-capsule dig where a priceless vintage doll goes missing, and Nancy Drew's Clue Crew steps in to crack the case. It's perfect for early readers who crave a quick, puzzly mystery around 10,000 words, a low AR level, and short chapters that keep the story moving without getting bogged down. The tone is lighthearted and a little silly, with a few tense moments that will have kids on the edge of their seats but never too scary for the K-3 crowd. Fans of other early-grade mystery series like the A-to-Z Mysteries or Cam Jansen books will feel right at home, especially if they enjoy teamwork and clever clues. If you're after a book that lets a young reader feel like a detective without overwhelming them, this one fits the bill.