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The wrong chemistry

by Carolyn Keene (1989)

About this book

The Dean of Emerson College enlists Nancy to investigate the thefts of a valuable substance being used in a top-secret experiment. But when Nancy discovers that the experiment involves biological mutations, she knows she must find the culprit before the lives of everyone on campus are endangered.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe wrong chemistry Lead Character

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