The Haunted Showboat

by Carolyn Keene

Book Overview

Bess and George invite Nancy on a trip to New Orleans, to help their relatives solve a mystery. Their uncle wants to restore an old showboat, the River Princess, but no one will go near it Mysterious occurrences are making everything believe the boat is haunted. Can Nancy uncover the truth?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448095351
• ISBN13: 9780448095356
• Release Date: January 1958
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Haunted Showboat

I think this book was very interesting because in the beginnig Nancy,Bess,and George had to go through a lot of misunfortunate events while trying to get Mardi Gras. Even though they went through a lot of bad stuff they didn't give up. I would recommend this book to people who like mysteries.

You Especially Have to Read this One at Mardi Gras Time!!

What a chilling way to look at Mardi Gras in the Deep South! Nancy and her pals, Bess and George, are off on another adventure - this time to the river and bayou country near the Big Easy! Nancy and her friends solve an old family mystery while trying to end a lovers quarrel while trying to find a fortune in buried treasure. Having grown-up near New Orleans as a child, and visiting there for over 35 years, I can say that the majority of this book is true to life. It gives the reader a charming glimpse into the excitement of Mardi Gras and the relaxed ease of the river plantation life where unfortunately many things are "gone with the wind". Le Bon Temps Rolle (That's New Orleans talk for "Let the Good Times Roll!"

Thrilling

The Haunted Showboat has been the best book I have ever read. The setting is so classic, the mystery is so chilling, and the characters are somewhat unique. It just happened to be that we were driving to Washington when I was reading this, and every now and then when I'd get bored, I'd just pick this up and enjoy myself. When we were passing by the Columbia Gorge, we traveled across it and I just read the book and once in a while I looked at the scenery. It just gave me this special feeling that made me feel really relaxed. And when we were in our apartment, I would sometimes read that book instead of watching TV! So, from what you've heard here, I would definitely recommend that you don't miss this one.

The Haunted Showboat

I think this book was GREAT! It's good for all ages. Nancy tries to solve the mystery of the River Princess and it was so good I didn't want to put the book down.

Scare your pants off!!!!

This book was so good. The plot was amazing and the mystery complex. I jumped out of my seat when the people hit Ned and Nancy over the head and the boat lit on fire. I give this book 5 stars because it deserved it. It was a very well written mystery. If there was one, books like this would earn the best mystery award!