(4) 1-3 Nancy Drew Clue Book series. Illustrated by Peter Francis. Eight-year-old Nancy and sidekicks Beth and George cut their sleuthing teeth on mild mysteries involving a prankster (Pool Party) and a lost secret recipe (Lemonade). An insert page asks readers to participate by completing a "Clue Book" worksheet. Each chapter includes one or two spot illustrations; unfortunately, Lemonade contains an incongruous drawing seemingly intended for Pool Party. Review covers these Nancy Drew Clue Book titles: Last Lemonade Standing and The Pool Party Puzzler.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 1-3 Nancy Drew Clue Book series. Illustrated by Peter Francis. Eight-year-old Nancy and sidekicks Beth and George cut their sleuthing teeth on mild mysteries involving a prankster (Pool Party) and a lost secret recipe (Lemonade). An insert page asks readers to participate by completing a "Clue Book" worksheet. Each chapter includes one or two spot illustrations; unfortunately, Lemonade contains an incongruous drawing seemingly intended for Pool Party. Review covers these Nancy Drew Clue Book titles: Last Lemonade Standing and The Pool Party Puzzler.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 1-3 Nancy Drew Clue Book series. Illustrated by Peter Francis. When eight-year-old Nancy and sidekicks Beth and George visit the River Heights Planetarium, a one-of-a-kind telescope goes missing. After an extensive search (and a couple of red herrings), the pals find the Starship 5000 and identify the culprit. An insert page before the last chapter invites readers to participate in solving the mild mystery. Each chapter includes one or two spot illustrations.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 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.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen