Old nancy drew mystery books

Nancy drew mystery stories the bungalow mystery hardcoverfor cliffhanging suspense and thrilling act nancy drew, the bungalow mystery. Its the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 yearsnancy drew has to help. You can take any nancy drew book and quickly glance down through the page to get a good idea of how old the book is. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. I didnt think a nancy drew book would make me want to hurl a cactus at someone, but here we are. Now i am very familiar with the charactors,andreally love reading the books. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. I hadve read the first 10 hardy boys books to my son one more chapter before going to bed pleeeease papa and figured i needed to let my daughter get in on the fun. The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Nancy drew books 1120 the nancy drew mystery stories collection box set.

Shop for nancy drew mystery books online at target. Mystery books like the nancy drew series scholastic. Nancy drew mystery stories the secret of the old clock. 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. Nancy drew collecting, buying, and selling information. 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. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. Vintage 1947 nancy drew the clue in the old album carolyn. Quickwitted nancy drew happens upon her first mystery after rescuing a child from a serious fall. The secret of the old clock is the mystery that began it all for americas favorite teenaged slueth. It contains links to my various nancy drew information pages.

Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two greataunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will. Publication order of nancy drew mystery stories books. She discovers the childs caregivers along with several other needy relatives were promised an. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. The secret of the old clock, the first book in the incredibly popular, longrunning series. Published september 1st 1991 by applewood books first published 1930 more details. The secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 book. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This one has rampant racism and an unforgettably ludicrous villain plot.

In the secret of the old clock, the first nancy drew mystery, nancy drew saves a little girl who fell in the river. The texts of the first 34 nancy drew books come in two versions. 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, ada topham, carson drew, josiah crowley, isabel topham. Dec 23, 2016 12 super sleuthy books for grownup fans of nancy drew. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. Revision of all titles through volume 34 began in 1959. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. In the first nancy drew mystery, the secret of the old clock, on page one we read nancy drew, an attractive girl of eighteen, was driving home along a country road in her new, darkblue conver. 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. Early stories in the early years, nancy drew is depicted as an independentminded 16yearold who has already completed her high school education 16 was the minimum age for graduation at the time. I was transported back to when i was in the fifth grade, when nancy drew and. 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.

Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. New buyers need to understand that many sellers are uninformed about the books that they have up for sale and often make incorrect statements. The nancy drew files were aimed at an older, teenage audience, and is. Nancys mysterious letter nancy drew mysteries book 8. Nancy drew formats this page shows you what all nancy drew books published by grosset and dunlap look like from 1930 to the present.

Vintage book hardcover 1937 nancy drew mystery stories the whispering statue. For people who are not very familiar with collecting nancy drew, be aware that the book or. Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy nancy drew diaries paperback books her interactive. Buying and selling nancy drew books is a big business on ebay. The bold and brilliant nancy drew turns 90 in 2020. Nancy drew mystery stories values and collecting tips.

There are 175 novels plus 34 revised stories that were published between 1930 and 2003 under the banner. Oct 04, 2019 the nancy drew books, which have sold more than 80 million copies, offer a model of femininity that is selfreliant, snappily dressed, capable of catching the baddie in time to make the college. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to. Still in print today are the classic nancy drew mystery storiesvolumes 156. 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.

Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to best. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered. Were releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite. 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. The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. Mar 12, 2011 quickwitted nancy drew happens upon her first mystery after rescuing a child from a serious fall.

Their listings are a wealth of information that will help you know what to pay for books and will help you. Sep 06, 2017 it contains links to my various nancy drew information pages. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for. Nancy drew mystery stories book series thriftbooks. They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. Detecting the true value of old nancy drew books baltimore sun. Its the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 yearsnancy drew has to help mr. The secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 thriftbooks. A special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader whos new to the series. 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. I bought these for my nine year old granddaughter because i wanted to see. 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. 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.

Just last month, turner classic movies channel ran several of the old, black and white nancy drew movies. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Nancy began as a 16 yearold high school grad, but was later. Mystery books like the nancy drew series scholastic parents. I am 10 years old and started reading nancy drew booksabout 7 months ago. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay, select sold, then view the results. Nancy drew books 110 box set the nancy drew mystery stories. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. 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. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series.

This is in contrast to the setup of previous nancy drew series. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover. The themes are very similar to the secret of the old clock, but for some reason i just wasnt feeling this one. 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. 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. 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. When i was young, there was nothing more thrilling than pulling a brandnew, yellowspined nancy drew mystery off my shelf.

They sometimes included the racial prejudices and ethnic stereotyping of the1930s and 40s authors, but this is not a rampant problem in the books. The hardy boys 1956 mystery of the applegate treasure all 19 episodes duration. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. Make offer nancy drew the secret of the old clock carolyn keene 1930 first edition.

Nancy drew and the mystery of her enduring relevance the. Farahs article, collecting nancy drew mystery books, in the september 1990 issue of mid atlantic antiques, all pre1943. 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. Mar 28, 2019 the bold and brilliant nancy drew turns 90 in 2020. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. I watched all of them, sort of in a nostalgic trance. The nancy drew books, which have sold more than 80 million copies, offer a model of femininity that is selfreliant, snappily dressed, capable of catching the baddie in. Nancy drew mystery stories twin thrillers vintage lot of 7 books 14 stories. While i grew up reading the original nancy drew mystery stories first published in 1930 and volumes onward for decades, the series has undergone a number of major transformations. The real mystery nancy drew has solved is the mystery of aging and she never even takes credit for it.