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Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships Hints

How can I borrow Johnny Rolle's metal detector?

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You won't be able to get the metal detector until you've translated and read ALL of El Toro's journal.
- I can't read this book!
2 of 5:
Johnny tells you that he won't give you the metal detector unless you retrieve his compass. He says it was stolen by a monkey with a notched ear.
- I can't get Nancy to ask about the metal detector!
3 of 5:
Go to the Monkey Center and look for the monkey with the notched ear --
- Which is the monkey with the notched ear?
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-- and when you win his game, take the compass as your prize.
- Throwing Game Strategy
5 of 5:
Now go back to Sangre Beach and give Johnny the compass. He says you can have it but doesn't hand it to you, so make sure you pick it up before you leave.
- How do I use the metal detector?

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