While driving a motorboat around the Twin Lakes, Nancy and her friend Helen get caught in a dangerous storm. Luckily, they are rescued by another teenage girl in a rowboat. They soon learn that their rescuer is Laura Pendleton, whose mother has recently having passed away. Laura has come to meet up with her new guardians, but something isn't quite right about them. Nancy investigates the situation, and soon she stumbles upon a shocking surprise in the cellar of a bungalow!---from the publisher
192 pages 978-0448095035 Ages 8-13
Keywords: mystery and detective, action/adventure, main character female, classic, friends, storm, needing help, helping others, trusting others, part of a series, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old
