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Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch Hints
Where can I find tinder?
1 of 5: What you're looking for here is stuff that will light instantly and burn for more than 10 seconds.
2 of 5: Crumpled newspaper is what most people use.
3 of 5: You can find a supply of old newspapers being kept for this very purpose inside the house in the most logical place.
4 of 5: There's no garbage can or recycle bin around the place, so look next to the fireplace.
5 of 5: You'll need two wads of newspaper, so pick up the top sheet, crumple it, stow it, and repeat.
