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Join Nancy Clancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's fourth Nancy Clancy chapter book about the past, present, and future! Nancy and her best friend, Bree, must go back in time to solve their latest mystery. While Nancy's class learns about time capsules in school, another relic from the past pops up in the present. Nancy buys an old desk at a tag sale and soon finds out that someone left behind a key. In the perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth; Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer; and Nancy Clancy Sees the Future, Nancy and Bree set out to unlock the secret of the silver key in the hopes of finding some treasure along the way. But unlocking the mystery soon proves to be more difficult than they had thought, and when the answer isn't what they had expected, Nancy and Bree learn there are some things that remain timeless forever. Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking and the will to never give up. Can Nancy and Bree decode the clues from the past to solve a present-day puzzle? Amateur Sleuths: Nancy and her best friend, Bree, put on their detective hats (and trench coats!) to follow a trail of clues that’s fifty years old. A Tag Sale Find: It all starts when Nancy buys an old rolltop desk. But when she discovers a hidden key, she knows it’s the start of a brand-new case. Best Friend Story: A heartwarming tale that proves true friendship is timeless, whether you’re eight years old or eighty. Time Capsule Fun: While solving the mystery of the key, Nancy’s class is creating a time capsule, exploring fun themes of past, present, and future.