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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
In the eighth book in this iteration of the franchise, shady celebrity magician Drake Lonestar makes the River Heights courthouse disappear--with evidence of a jewel heist inside; teen sleuth Nancy and pals George and Bess are on the case. There's a predictable formula to the twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings, but it's an entertaining one that keeps the pace brisk.
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
The fifth book in this iteration of the franchise finds teen sleuth Nancy and pals George and Bess investigating sabotage on the city-council campaign of George's cousin Carrie. Could it have to do with her platform of constructing a new sports stadium for the high school? Nancy Drew aficionados will delight in the formulaic twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings.
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
In the sixth and seventh mysteries in this iteration of the franchise, Nancy, Bess, and George are on a camping trip in Mystic Lake Park that turns nightmarish from unexplained happenings; then the trio is on Nantucket, but acts of sabotage at the nautical museum derail their vacation plans. Nancy Drew aficionados will delight in the formulaic twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: The Phantom of Nantucket and Secret at Mystic Lake.
152 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| May, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4814-0013-8$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4814-0012-1$5.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-0014-5
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
In the sixth and seventh mysteries in this iteration of the franchise, Nancy, Bess, and George are on a camping trip in Mystic Lake Park that turns nightmarish from unexplained happenings; then the trio is on Nantucket, but acts of sabotage at the nautical museum derail their vacation plans. Nancy Drew aficionados will delight in the formulaic twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: The Phantom of Nantucket and Secret at Mystic Lake.
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
In these capers, the amiable teen sleuth investigates incidents of sabotage at the River Heights Horse Show (Midnight Rider) and becomes embroiled in another mystery when a bookstore goes up in flames (Thriller). There's a predictable formula to the twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings, but it's an entertaining one that keeps the pace brisk. Nancy Drew aficionados will be satisfied. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: Mystery of the Midnight Rider and Once upon a Thriller.
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
This new series takes the long-beloved character to Alaska for adventure and, of course, sleuthing. Nancy, Bess, and George embark on the maiden voyage of an Alaskan cruise ship that has received threats of sabotage (Arctic); mysterious events continue into the second book (Strangers). The plot, though formulaic, is taut and fast-moving, and Nancy Drew devotees will appreciate the fresh setting. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: Curse of the Arctic Star and Strangers on a Train.
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
This new series takes the long-beloved character to Alaska for adventure and, of course, sleuthing. Nancy, Bess, and George embark on the maiden voyage of an Alaskan cruise ship that has received threats of sabotage (Arctic); mysterious events continue into the second book (Strangers). The plot, though formulaic, is taut and fast-moving, and Nancy Drew devotees will appreciate the fresh setting. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: Curse of the Arctic Star and Strangers on a Train.
191 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| May, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-7861-9$15.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-7860-2$5.99
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4-6
Nancy Drew Diaries series.
In these capers, the amiable teen sleuth investigates incidents of sabotage at the River Heights Horse Show (Midnight Rider) and becomes embroiled in another mystery when a bookstore goes up in flames (Thriller). There's a predictable formula to the twists, red herrings, and cliffhanger chapter endings, but it's an entertaining one that keeps the pace brisk. Nancy Drew aficionados will be satisfied. Review covers these Nancy Drew Diaries titles: Mystery of the Midnight Rider and Once upon a Thriller.