I included the recommended ages from the publisher, however, in most cases i think the books are good for younger too. 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. This twentysix volume series by clair blank was in print from 1934 until. I read nancy drew books when i was in 1st and 2nd grade. Mystery games best movies, books, apps, games for kids. There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. Interesting to note here is the change in nancy drew from the 30s figure. I think its a disservice to children to say that this game was made for them. As the throwback sleuth an anachronistic word in and of itself, roberts is an excellent role model for obedience and good citizenship, but theres a certain oomph missing in this modernized take on the teen detective. 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. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy axelrod. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. Nancy drew is depicted as an independentminded 16yearold who has.
What better way to herald childrens day than to talk about books for children. A collection of early chapter books for beginning readers starring kiddetectives and mysteries to be solved. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series. Although i did enjoy all these offerings and more, the characters in these books were not me. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles.
Mummy,i absolutely love how nancy drew is so brave,and great at sports,and smart and she drives, and i love the old nancy drew sooo much better. Kids whove always wanted to play detective and search for clues are sure to get a big kick out of these compelling games. After the death of his wife, carson drew decides to leave chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in river heights. Mysteries are afoot, my dear watson, and we need young, bright minds to solve them. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. The dust jacket on a first edition of the first nancy drew book is now worth approximately. This excellent series was published by cupples and leon for fifteen volumes from 1920 through 1932.
So i rounded up 20 valentines day books kids ages 1 9 that we own or i am considering adding to our library. Apr, 2009 for 5 year olds, books by eric carle are wonderful, as are the olivia series. The original nancy drew series the nancy drew unofficial. We put limitation on our childrens minds, not them. This is the first of the junior nancy drew books, for 7 to 9yearold chapter book readers. Ive read sleepover sleuths nancy drew story book by carolyn kenne. Sep 3, 2018 welcome to sixty and me is a community for bold and fearless women who are excited to be 60 years old and want to create a new lifestyle independent. A treasury of stories for six year olds for sale online. Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. Priya narayanan, author of a childrens book the moon wants to be spotless white, tells us all about the childrens books she has loved. But for 16yearold nancy drew, life in a small town is mighty dull.
In these books, the bad guys are usually kids playing tricks. If she can read it and understand it then nancy drew is never too much. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the. The nancy drew files book series by multiple authors includes books secrets can kill, deadly intent, murder on ice, and several more. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. And guess what the genre is for most of my daughters own books written by her as. Best chapter books series for 7 to 10 year old girls. Peter francis lives in brighton, uk, where he spent a number of years as an illustrator for childrens television before turning to books.
But it partially depends on the childs reading level. The nancy drew books continue to be popular with 912 year olds. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover. Then a number of years back, i bought the complete series of nancy drew books for my daughter. Jul 10, 2018 classics like nancy drew and the hardy boys still have a healthy readership, but the genre has come a long way. My 11 year old granddaughter loves nancy drew now that ive introduced to her. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. 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.
Personally, i think nancy drew has some pretty advanced vocabulary and syntax for a young child, even one at a third grade reading level. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks shop for books, art. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was. But the regular nancy drew books might be a little too above age for 8 to 10 year olds. In the original versions of the series, she is a 16 year old high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18 year old high school graduate and detective. Nancy drew the nancy drew series of mysteries is most appropriate for older elementary and middle school age girls. The reason that the fan base has so many 20 to 30 year olds, isnt because the games where meant for us.
No one is immune to sudden death on this reality tv show. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. These books were written about 50 years ago, but this young and savvy detective had quite a few fans in her day and is still a fave of girls today. A special series called nancy drew and the clue crew is the perfect series to get your little girls started with nancy drew. Pastes own keri lumm revisits this classic tale and contrasts her thoughts on the mystery as a. 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. Nancy drew is a great mystery, and the best part is that everyone can read nancy drew.
The idea of exploring nancy drew as a role model would have been unlikely. The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. This page has been created in an attempt to set the record straight about which books are available in the original text edition. K especially loves the nancy drew and nancy clancy series. A book list of more than 50 chapter books for preschoolers and 3 year olds. Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rediscovering nancy drew i began reading nancy drew books in the second grade and never looked back. 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.
If you are looking for something that is just out, try going to barnes and and looking at the new books list for children. The clue in the jewel box nancy drew, book 20 keene, carolyn on. 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. Ive started keeping track of the childrens authors and stories my girls are into and though the list is long. We compiled the best picture books, chapter books and graphic novels for every kind of reader. This one has rampant racism and an unforgettably ludicrous villain plot.
Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a. The nancy drew books continue to be popular with 912yearolds. And guess what the genre is for most of my daughters own books written by her as part of the young authors program in her school. This book is about a eight year old girl named nancy who want to crack her first mystery case. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy. Nancy drew mystery stories book series thriftbooks. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. May 09, 2006 this is the first of the junior nancy drew books, for 7 to 9 year old chapter book readers. Ever since the secret of the scarlet hand, the eccentric sonny joon always seemed a step ahead of nancy drew.
I research books and i get suggestions from friends in real life and book lovers on instagram as well. Pastes own keri lumm revisits this classic tale and contrasts her thoughts on the mystery as a yearold girl vs. In this first book, nancy and the rest of her 3rd grade friends solve their first mystery a missing doll and decide to organize the clue crew. You might try the nancy drew notebook series, though, which are for younger children. Nancy drew and the clue crew this is a younger kids version of nancy drew. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. There is a large amount of confusion among buyers of nancy drew books. They were the first real chapter books that really got me into reading. Nancy drew series by carolyn keene grades 28 this series has appeared in a number of iterations over the last decade and has over 200 titles combined. Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover barnes. What matters in the books is not her sex appeal but how tough and smart. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 keene, carolyn on.
The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. Updated by director andrew fleming in the form of perky emma roberts, the likable nancy drew is equal parts goodytwoshoes and intuitive investigator. Check out my vintage series books for sale on ebay and etsy. These books may be frightening for sensitive children because they do have bad guys and violent events. 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. I grew up reading nancy drew, hardy boys, three investigators, etc.
Remember that nancy is 18 years old, she dates and drives, and just overall the series is intended for an older child. Carolyn keene is the author of the everpopular nancy drew books. 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 sisters grimm series by michael buckley and illustrated by peter ferguson grades 35 sisters sabrina and daphne are descendants of the brothers grimm. The good thing about serials is that you develop a relationship with the characters who become your. See the complete nancy drew files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A treasury of stories for six year olds item condition. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to. Nancy drew mystery stories original and revised text books. I teach 5th grade and my girls are into goosebumps, anything with horses or dogs, harry potter of course, and the percy jackson series by rick riordan. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. For 81 years this beloved fictional detective has captivated our.
The good thing about serials is that you develop a. These read aloud chapter books will delight young children and parents alike. Jan 21, 2014 so i rounded up 20 valentines day books kids ages 1 9 that we own or i am considering adding to our library. When not painting in his studio, he enjoys long coastal walks, exploring local history, and growing vegetables. And what better topic to discuss than the top indian childrens books and their authors. Now dont you kids i mean you 816yearolds of today bother to read the. 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. One sure way to tell is to ask every seller whether the book has 25 chapters. Its been nearly 90 years since nancy drew found her first hidden staircase, cracked her first code, caught her first crook, and got knocked.
Nancy drew and the clue crew this is a younger kids version of nancy. If she likes mysteries, there is still nancy drew, updated of course. Collecting nancy drew nancy drew and friends umd libraries. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. The whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of scary, good, good book. The betty gordon series is an important early series that paved the way for nancy drew and trixie belden. Jan 30, 2020 here it is, the 101 best books for kids of all ages. 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.
Best chapter books series for 7 to 10 year old girls hubpages. Nancy drew books taught me many new words, which i did not know before. Below, youll find a few more clues to my writing, consulting, speaking engagements, and much more. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous. I didnt think a nancy drew book would make me want to hurl a cactus at someone, but here we are. May 10, 2012 carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. Mar 23, 2007 is nancy drew too much for a 7 year old. Jun 26, 2018 with hailey at 6 12 and kaitlyn at 4 years old, ive been on a mission to find read aloud books that work for both of them. The 5yearold child rescued by nancy had lost both of her parents due to an accident, that. Readers in grades 25 might enjoy the nancy drew and the clue crew series, or nancy drew notebooks, while older readers may like the nancy drew river heights series. Its because the company has trust in these 10 year old girls to way to play a game that pushed them, that expected you to work towards the solutions. Buy nancy drew diaries paperback books her interactive.