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Nancy Drew Starter Set

By Carolyn Keene
Series: Nancy Drew
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The Nancy Drew Starter Set introduces readers to the world of Nancy Drew, a resourceful teenage detective known for her sharp wit and keen investigative skills. Across several mysteries, Nancy delves into intriguing cases involving hidden secrets, baffling clues, and suspenseful adventures, all while using her intelligence and bravery to solve them. Perfect for young readers, these stories blend mystery, adventure, and character, making them timeless classics in children's literature.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this starter set if you're a fan of classic mystery stories filled with adventure and clever detective work. The stories follow a resourceful young sleuth solving intriguing cases, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of suspense and youthful curiosity. Ideal for children who love strong, smart protagonists!

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Introduce young readers to everyone's favorite girl detective with this starter set that includes fivehard cover stories: "The Secret of the Old Clock, The Hidden Staircase, The Bungalow Mystery, The Mystery at Lilac Inn, The Secret of Shadow Ranch," and "The Secret of Red Gate Farm." Pkg.

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This collectible Nancy Drew 5-book boxed set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series!

The first five books in this iconic series are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. Titles included are #1 The Secret of the Old Clock, #2 The Hidden Staircase, #3 The Bungalow Mystery, #4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn, and #5 The Secret of Shadow Ranch.

Teenage sleuth Nancy Drew is a beloved cultural figure and noted inspiration for generations of women, including Sonia Sotomayor, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton.

Series: Nancy Drew

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  • The Secret of the Old Clock #1
    A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favourite—The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help...
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  • The Hidden Staircase #2
    Nancy Drew and The Hidden Staircase hits the big screen in March of 2019! Read the classic book that inspired the movie! First published in 1930, the Nancy Drew series has sold more than 65 million copies! This edition, with a stylish cover that harks back to the era in which the series was first published, will appeal to fans...
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  • The Mystery at Lilac Inn #4
    A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! This is a stunning new edition of an old favourite—The Mystery at Lilac Inn, the fourth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help Emily...
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  • Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books 1-4
    This deluxe box set contains copies of the recently reissued editions, all with stylish new covers. The perfect gift for Nancy Drew fans old and new! This stunning 4-book boxed set is a special treat for Nancy Drew fans and mystery readers alike! This stunning box set features books 1-4, with gorgeous covers that hark back to the era in...
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  • Nancy Drew 09: the Sign of the Twisted Candles
    Nancy Drew 09: the Sign of the Twisted Candles
    Another exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumour that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old foster daughter of the caretakers of the old mansion, nearly costs Nancy the friendship of Bess...
    By Carolyn Keene
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  • The Secret of Shadow Ranch #5
    The Secret of Shadow Ranch #5
    The Nancy Drew series, first published in 1930, has sold more than 65 million copies! This new edition, with a stylish new cover that harkens back to the era in which the series was first published, will appeal to fans old and new. Nancy is looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but she soon finds herself involved...
    By Carolyn Keene
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  • Nancy Drew Starter Set
    This collectible Nancy Drew 5-book boxed set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series! The first five books in this iconic series are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. Titles included are #1 The Secret of the Old Clock, #2 The Hidden Staircase, #3 The Bungalow Mystery, #4 The...
    By Carolyn Keene
    Hardback
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  • The Secret of Red Gate Farm #6
    The Secret of Red Gate Farm #6
    A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! This is a stunning new edition of an old favourite, The Secret of Red Gate Farm, the sixth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. Nancy and her friends must unravel the secrets of a mysterious conspiracy and track down a ring of counterfeiters.
    By Carolyn Keene
    Hardback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780448464961

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 100.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 1230g

Collections

Box Sets Box Sets for Kids Carolyn Keene Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Nancy Drew Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Carolyn Keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic Nancy Drew mystery series. The first author to use the pseudonym was Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Other writers who have adapted the "Carolyn Keene" moniker include Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Walter Karig, and Nancy Axelrod.

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