See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Nancy is looking forward to a funfilled vacation at shadow ranch, but she soon finds herself involved in. After the death of his wife, carson drew decides to leave chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in river heights. 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. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. Edward stratemeyer october 4, 1862may 10, 1930 essentially invented book. While the character has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, nancy drew has been cited as an important part of the literary and cultural landscape and an inspiration to many women, notably sandra day oconnor, sonia sotomayor, and hillary clinton. Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years. Perfect gift to introduce new readers to series, as well as fans looking for a beautiful collectible of these beloved classics.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. There are 175 novels plus 34 revised stories that were published between 1930 and 2003 under the banner. You might be surprised in purchasing the yellow spine picture covers at your local bookstores to find that the first 34 stories are a rather baffling mystery. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a femaleorientated followup to his hardy boys series.
This story tells of her search for another nancy drew. The first 34 nancy drew books in the original texts published from 1930 to 1956 contain 25 chapters and around 210 to 225 pages each. Nancys mysterious letter nancy drew mystery series book 8 carolyn keene author jessie. The hidden staircase nancy drew mystery stories, no 2 by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. Shes got two best friends to back her up, and love interest ned is always waiting in the wings. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. But for 16yearold nancy drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. The girls are excited to take surfing lessons, swim with manta rays, and experience the beautiful sights of the big island. Known as alice roy, nancy drew is a collectors delight with many cover variations in existence. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover.
Nancy s old friend and former paralegal to carson drew, alex burgess, is making a movie, and its filming in river heights. Nancy drew reboot being redeveloped at nbc hollywood reporter. 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. But i never thought kids today would be into this character, who. Ten books to read if you like female sleuths nancy drew.
Unfollow nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Buy a cheap copy of nancys mysterious letter book by carolyn keene. The nancy drew mystery stories collection is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or long time fans of the series. With little more than her quick wits and handy magnifying glass, nancy drew has been solving crimes and inspiring us all since the early 1930s. Nancys age was raised from 16 to 18, her mother was said. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The early nancy drew is smart, adventurous, flippant, and daring.
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 mystery stories series by carolyn keene goodreads. Nancy and her friends search for a missing chocolate turkey in the twelfth book in the interactive nancy drew clue book mystery series. Nancy receives a letter informing her that she is heir to a fortune. The nancy drew mysteries i didnt know, then, that mystery is what.
In the original nancy drew series, she was 16, then in a later version, 18. The new books were bound in yellow with color illustrations on the front covers. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy axelrod. Buzzbargains described the item as a brand new box set of nancy drew books 110 with a sleeve that holds all 10 books. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover barnes.
Nancy and her friends search for a stolen camera in the fourteenth book in the interactive nancy drew clue book mystery series. Nancys old friend and former paralegal to carson drew, alex burgess, is making a movie, and its filming in river heights. The secret of the old clock takes place in the 50s and is based in a fictional city called river heights. Some nancy drew books were translated into hebrew and published in israel. The sign of the twisted candles nancy drew mysteries book 9 carolyn keene. These books arrived in a starter set of 5 in a sleeve packaged along with loose books 510. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release of the secret of the old clock. When i was growing up, i loved the nancy drew mysteries, by carolyn keene.
Truly disappointed, as the box set of 10 books was to be a christmas gift for my niece who is visiting from out of town. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. I think i was 10 or 11 when, for my younger brothers birthday, i gave him my complete. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. For nancy drew, the writers used the pseudonym carolyn keene to assure anonymity of the creator. Carolyn keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people both men and women over the years. Parents need to know that carolyn keenes nancy drew and the clue crew series is a great mystery series for young readers. The first five books are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. Ten books to read if you like nancy drew girl detectives nancy drew mysteries feature a strong, independent female lead who has a knack for stumbling upon a mystery that she cant resist. The clues in the mysteries are easy to remember, so some readers will solve the mystery before the clue crew does. Feb 27, 2018 18 fascinating facts about feminist icon nancy drew. Id say nancy drew at least the orginal stories are a higher reading and maturity age. Nancy drew s keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.
Both titles under the nancy drew picture book banner were illustrated picture books aimed at younger readers. Nancy drew books 1 10 box set the nancy drew mystery stories collection. The nancy drew series was a gift for our granddaughter. Enid blyton wrote a lot of nonsecret seven and famous five mystery books, a quick amazon search brings up box sets of her mysteries. The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Make offer vintage book hardcover 1937 nancy drew mystery stories the whispering statue nancy drew. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to changes in us culture and. Oct 16, 2017 nancy drew reboot being redeveloped at nbc. 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. The password to larkspur lane nancy drew, book 10 9780448095103. A collection of the many series about girl sleuth nancy drew. 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 has blond hair and drives a smart blue roadster. Its mediaman with another entry in my nancy drew retrospective.
Nancy began as a 16 yearold high school grad, but was later. Having the whole series like this ensures she have something compelling to read for months. Nancy is ready for fun in the sun when she joins bess and georges families on a trip to hawaii. Carolyn keene and the mystery of the real nancy drew. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. Over the years the books have had new cover art and, from 1959 to 1977, the first 34 stories have been revised.
This collectible set contains the first 10 mysteries in the series presented in a specially designed slipcase. Nancy drew, secret of the old clock by molly juergensen. Nancy drew has been solving mysteries, and delighting fans, for over 75 years. In the original versions of the series, she is a 16yearold high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18yearold high school graduate and detective. The company that was the creator of the nancy drew series, the stratemeyer syndicate, hired a variety of writers. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published. The secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 book. Following this an industry was born and it hasnt stopped since, as young people worldwide have flocked around the franchise with its ever relatable central character. 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. The nancy drew mystery series got me hooked into reading. The clue in the diary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nancy drew mystery stories 156 still in print today are the classic nancy drew mystery storiesvolumes 156. The glaring eye along with nancys face on the cover are quite prominent. The nancy drew cookbook contained recipes and short stories.
Nancy drew mysteryseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy a cheap copy of nancy s mysterious letter book by carolyn keene. This is a list of the classic nancy drew books published between 19301979. The nancy drew series has been very popular in norway. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive nancy drew collection. Becoming a detective were one of the things i aspired growing up, but it just seemed impossible to do so in my countrys backward justice system and lackadaisical police. Nancy, bess, and george are running in river heightss turkey trot this year and bess has designed some super cute turkeyinspired outfits for them to wear. Nancy drew reboot being redeveloped at nbc hollywood. I read this because my cousin liked it when she read it and i thought i would like it.