When i was a girl, every christmas i got nancy drew mystery books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. A book journal from ex libris anonymous loved them as a young reader. Mega books in this brandnew nancy drew adventure, things are really heating up at the hottest restaurant in town. Nancy finds that the grease fires, vandalism, and poisoned food are linked to the vault of a nearby mansion and the dragons eye ruby. Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of.
The book nancy drew and the clue of the dancing puppet, with 177 pages, written in 1990 by carolyn keen is intended for older kids from ages ten to fourteen. Nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Original 1931 nancy drew secret of shadow ranchdjblank endpapersno new listing the mystery of the brass bound truck nancy drew mystery. I have ten hard cover nancy drew books as well as ten nancy drew books. Nancy drew books taught me many new words, which i did not know before. Aprox i have three books that i bought for five dollars. Nancy drew is a fictional character, a sleuth in an american mystery series created by publisher edward stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his hardy boys series. This one has rampant racism and an unforgettably ludicrous villain plot. Best chapter books series for 7 to 10 year old girls. Nancy drew a guide to the grosset and dunlap editions. The nancy drew files book series by multiple authors includes books secrets can kill, deadly intent, murder on ice, and several more.
The whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of scary, good, good book. But it partially depends on the childs reading level. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to best. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. While nancy drew books continue to be immensely popular with collectors, the movie, set to be released on june 15, is sure to ensure yet another surge in interest in the teenage heroine. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtyfour classic nancy drew titles in one complete set. You can take any nancy drew book and quickly glance down through the page to get a good idea of how old. The nancy drew mystery series started in the 1930s and lasted all the way until 2004. Every time i start a nancy drew book, i know that im about to get involved in an exiting,adventurous mystery with nancy drew and all her friends. I am 10 years old and started reading nancy drew booksabout 7 months ago.
Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 keene, carolyn on. As a history major, the old books are a way of looking back in time to get an idea of. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. Lots of older tweed and matte blue nancy drew books by carolyn keene a separate listing for the older nancy drew books with blue or blue tweed covers 3. Nancy drew has been solving mysteries, and delighting fans, for over 75 years. Nancy drew mysteries a lot of cozy mystery lovers started here.
I wish we had more games available for the mac, but as we are a small company, the cost of converting our older games is prohibitive. For people who are not very familiar with collecting nancy drew, be aware that the book or collectible has to be exactly like what i mention. The dust jacket on a first edition of the first nancy drew book is now worth. While the premise left much to be desired in comparison to the books, the casting of iranian and spanish actress sarah shahi was exciting. Nancy drew formats this page shows you what all nancy drew books published by grosset and dunlap look like from 1930 to the present. See the complete nancy drew files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Nancy drew mystery stories the secret of the old clock. If as an adult you are awash with nostalgia for the nancy drew series, here are some grownup female sleuths with continuing series to devour. Quickwitted nancy drew happens upon her first mystery after rescuing a child from a serious fall. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew, but also the hardy boys, tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys and more series. Nancy drew is a great mystery, and the best part is that everyone can read nancy drew. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books.
I have a 1953 the ringmasters secret, a 1946 the mystery of the tolling. These books may be frightening for sensitive children because they do have bad guys and violent events. Lots of older early edition nancy drew books by carolyn keene 2. Nancy drew and the clue crew, which was intended for younger, elementary aged girls, while nancy drew on campus aimed at older teenagers. The nancy drew files were aimed at an older, teenage audience, and is similar in style, target audience, and sensibilities with the hardy boys. Oct 11, 2006 nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years 533 nancy drew books have been published as of 2019, in nine series, as follows. I didnt think a nancy drew book would make me want to hurl a cactus at someone, but here we are. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. Nancy began as a 16 year old high school grad, but was later. The secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 book 1 of 162.
The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Nancy drew the whispering statue carolyn keene 1937 25 chapters 1 glossy page. The secret of the old clock and the hidden staircase by carolyn keene, the clue of the broken loc. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a femaleorientated followup to his hardy boys series. The secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 thriftbooks. Buy nancy drew diaries paperback books her interactive. I suppose its no surprise that when i created my tradd street series, readers would call them nancy drew. In the original versions of the series, she is a 16year old high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18year old. Aug 10, 2017 a list of nancy drew readalikes, modern and older books to read if you love teen sleuths, girl detectives, and middle grade and young adult mysteries. Nancy drew the nancy drew series of mysteries is most appropriate for older elementary and middle school age girls.
If they are just old copies and not first edition, theyre worth a little. Nancy drew collecting, buying, and selling information. Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Early readers of the nancy drew series may be surprised to find the modern version of this spirited sleuths adventures to be quite different. Their listings are a wealth of information that will help you know what to pay for books and will help you know which books are more desirable. Aug 22, 2014 nancy drew became a little older, so they sometimes added little romances as subplots in the books. Mar 12, 2011 quickwitted nancy drew happens upon her first mystery after rescuing a child from a serious fall. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. She discovers the childs caregivers along with several other needy relatives were promised an. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. The main problem in the clue of the dancing puppet is that every night a mysterious puppet comes out and dances in the backyard o. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In the secret of the old clock, the first nancy drew mystery, nancy drew saves a little girl who fell in the river.
Nancy drew fans will enjoy the nancy drew sleuth unofficial website, which is devoted to the sleuth, her books, and her timeless quality that endures throughout the ages. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nancy drew and the clue crew this is a younger kids version of nancy. The message in the hollow oak nancy drew mystery carolyn keene 1935 rare. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to. Jan 04, 2018 so imagine my surprise when i saw young girls at a middle school with stacks of nancy drew books. Nancy drew mystery stories book series thriftbooks. How the cws nancy drew will differ from past versions. I often say that one cant be a writer without being an avid reader and my reading journey began when a lovely librarian placed the secret of the old clock into my 9year old hands and a bookaholic was made. Feb 05, 2019 older japanese nancy drew books part 3. Lot of 11 vintage nancy drew mystery books 1st ed matte blue cover library decor. Their listings are a wealth of information that will help you know what to pay for books and will help you know which books.
Delight young and older readers alike with this box set of hardcover nancy drew mystery stories. In the first nancy drew mystery, the secret of the old clock, on page one we read nancy drew, an. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover. Older games on mac her interactive nancy drew interactive. The early classic nancy of the 1930s1940s is bold, independent, fearless, and capable. The real mystery nancy drew has solved is the mystery of aging and she never even takes credit for it. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn. Etsy will be dropping support for older versions of your web browser in the near future in order to ensure that user data remains secure. If as an adult you are awash with nostalgia for the nancy drew.
Sep 19, 2011 the first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn keenethe same pseudonym used today. Technically, the character is probably older than your mom andor your grandma, so shes seen a lot during her time on this planet. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sep 19, 2019 nancy drew has been around for 90 years. At this time, her interactive is developing all of our new games for the mac, as well as pc. Lots of nancy drew books by carolyn keene yellow matte with blue end papers these are the first yellow matte books. Sep 06, 2018 in 2016, we saw a glimmer of this possibility. They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. Nancy drew books have been in print from 1930 until present day, so there are a.
The original text books with 25 chapters, 1930 to 1956. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. The character of nancy drew, as well as the appearance of the books, has changed over the years in many ways.
The hardy boys were the obvious comparison books at the time, but nancy had no problems keeping up with the three male. Original nancy drew books in order summary of nancy drew mysteries country living i read this one as well as many other nancy drew books. Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. Nancy drew mystery stories nancy drew mystery stories. If your copy of the secret of the old clock book lists to the clue of the velvet. Lots of older tweed and matte blue nancy drew books by. Dec 23, 2016 12 super sleuthy books for grownup fans of nancy drew. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for. Cbs developed a pilot of a nancy drew tv show, with an older nancy serving as an nypd police officer. While the premise left much to be desired in comparison to the books. For people who are not very familiar with collecting nancy drew. In the 1990s they started two other spinoff series. Producing films in the late 1930s and recently as well in 2007, its eponymous character has an enduring appeal, which is also reflected in its videogame titles as well. Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years.
This box set includes the first four nancy drew books, and will make a great gift for both readers who grew up with the classic girl detective and a new generation of bookworms being introduced to nancy drew for the first time. During that time, an older nancy was put to page in the 1980s for a new series, the nancy drew files. The nancy drew mystery stories book series by multiple authors includes books the secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, and several more. Collecting nancy drew nancy drew and friends umd libraries.
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