Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover barnes. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release of the secret of the old clock. Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of edward stratemeyer, was still an active newspaper columnist when she died in may of 2002 at the age of 96. Jul 02, 2018 bensons original nancy drew, depicted in books such as the hidden staircase, the secret at shadow ranch, and the clue in the crumbling wall, was a brash and daring sleuth. Nancy drew is a great mystery, and the best part is that everyone can read nancy drew. 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 revisions to the original nancy drew books came in 1959 under the. Regarding finding the value of old nancy drew books, go to. Oct 11, 2006 nancy drew complete series set, books 164 keene, carolyn on. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. Nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. The house name was created by the stratemeyer syndicate the same group responsible for the hardy boys, tom swift, the rover boys, the bobbsey twins and more and is most associated with mildred a.
I bought these for my nine year old granddaughter because i wanted to see something other than a tablet in her hands. Nancy drew mystery stories book series thriftbooks. 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. After you see the results page, narrow the search to sold items. While the majority of the games were produced through her interactive, some have been released by majesco entertainment and. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover. The whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of. But the regular nancy drew books might be a little too above age for 8 to 10 year olds. 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 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. Order of carolyn keene books carolyn keene is the house name of authors who wrote childrens novels, including all of the various the nancy drew series as well as the dana girls and river heights series. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. Im experienced in antiquarian and rare book collecting. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books.
The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. The nancy drew collections are great for all ages, whether your nine or ninetynine. This is a list of video games that center upon the fictional character of nancy drew. Jan 30, 2020 nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 keene, carolyn on. Nancy drew and the hidden staircase is by carolyn keene. Before the 1930s, there werent any books with teenage heroines who chased villains down dark alleys, says jenn fisher, author of clues for real life. 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 whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of scary, good, good book. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to best. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. Collecting nancy drew nancy drew and friends umd libraries. Nancy and her friends are headed for the shores of cape mermaid, new jersey, where they are hoping to spend a funfilled week.
Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for. 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 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. Sep 02, 2016 in fact, i still read the teenage detectives books whenever i need a stress buster. A book journal from ex libris anonymous loved them as a young reader. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. 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. This one has rampant racism and an unforgettably ludicrous villain plot. A special series called nancy drew and the clue crew is the perfect series to get your little girls started with nancy drew. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hardy boy books which i used to love are in the same class as nancy drew as far as collecting goes. Enter nancy drew along with part of the title of one of the books, like wooden lady.
Nancy, bess, and george must find a stolen statue in this twentieth book of the nancy drew diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy began as a 16 year old high school grad, but was later. 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. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to changes in us culture and. The earliest nancy drew books were published as dark blue hardcovers with.
I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. 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. Bensons original nancy drew, depicted in books such as the hidden staircase, the secret at shadow ranch, and the clue in the crumbling wall, was a. Nancy drew and the clue crew are off to the beach and sleuthing for ghosts. Nancy drew hardy boys bundle of 7 books carolyn ke. Nancy is beyond excited when she receives an invitation to an elite celebration of the arts hosted by t. I didnt think a nancy drew book would make me want to hurl a cactus at someone, but here we are. 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 books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the. These sellers usually state the last title listed on the dust jacket or back cover of the books, since that is how to determine the age of the book. The secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, the mystery at the lilac inn, the secret at shadow ranch, and the secret of red gate farm. May 18, 2015 carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of both the nancy drew mystery stories and a spinoff called river heights and the dana girls mystery stories, both produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. 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.
Everything you need to know or want to know is here. 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. Some of the games are adaptations of various nancy drew books while others are not. 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. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Nancy drew and the hidden staircase is the second book in its series. The nancy drew cookbook contained recipes and short stories. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew. Any seller that knows to list the last title in the series list is knowledgeable about nancy drew books. Nancy drew books taught me many new words, which i did not know before. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene.
The dust jacket on a first edition of the first nancy drew book is now worth. Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years. The secret of the old clock and the hidden staircase by carolyn keene, the clue of the broken loc. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene. 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.
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. The adventurous writer who brought nancy drew to life arts. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The notsohidden racism of nancy drew electric literature. The original text books with 25 chapters, 1930 to 1956. The adventurous writer who brought nancy drew to life. Over the years the books have had new cover art and, from 1959 to 1977, the first 34 stories have been revised. Dec 23, 2016 12 super sleuthy books for grownup fans of nancy drew.
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