The pseudonym carolyn keene was also used for the dana girls mystery series and for the river heights spinoff series mildred wirt benson was the author of many early titles and brought nancy. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy. The nancy drew mystery stories were first published in 1930 by grosset and dunlap. Nancy drew fans will enjoy the mildred wirt benson website, which is devoted to the works of mildred a. Following this an industry was born and it hasnt stopped since, as young people worldwide have flocked around the franchise with its ever relatable central character. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtyfour classic nancy drew. Order of carolyn keene books carolyn keene is the house name of authors who wrote childrens novels, including all of the various the nancy drew series as well as the dana girls and river heights series. Its the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years nancy drew. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtyfour classic nancy drew titles in. The idea of nancy drew came from edward stratemeyer in 1929. Nancy s mysterious letter nancy drew mysteries new edition by carolyn keene isbn. Perfect gift to introduce new readers to series, as well as fans looking for a beautiful collectible of these beloved classics. The company that was the creator of the nancy drew series, the stratemeyer syndicate, hired a variety of writers.
Publication order of nancy drew mystery stories books. Nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Carolyn keene was the pseudonym that mildred wirt benson and walter karig used to write nancy drew books. Keene s vivid descriptions of the characters really bring out the color in them.
Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The house name was created by the stratemeyer syndicate the same group responsible for the hardy boys, tom swift, the rover boys, the bobbsey twins and more and is most associated with mildred a. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nancy drew diaries series in order carolyn keene fictiondb. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. The nancy drew books were written by ghost writers.
This box set includes the first four nancy drew books, and will make a great gift for both readers who grew up with the classic girl detective and a new generation of bookworms being introduced to nancy drew for the first time. Aunt harriet and attend starhurst boarding school while they solve mysteries. This is close to the truth, but not the whole story by a long shot. Shop for nancy drew mystery books online at target. We carry a wide selection of titles in the arts, theology, history, politics, social and physical sciences. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the nancy drew mystery stories and the dana girls mystery stories, both produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. In the young adult category i would suggest a younger audience. In addition, the keene pen name is credited with the nancy drew spinoff, river heights, and the nancy drew notebooks. A recent article about the cw series referred to carolyn keene as the original nancy drew author and stated that harriet stratemeyer adams later rewrote some of the novels. Perhaps best known for their infamous nancy drew series of novels, carolyn keene was to be the american pseudonym that would spawn an entire industry. Anya, my granddaughter, says her library at school only has three nancy drew books and their condition is crap. When nancy drew burst onto the scene in 1930, no one could have known shed go on to solve hundreds of mysteries, both in print and on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. By 1929, stratemeyer was a successful childrens book mogul.
Delight young and older readers alike with this box set of hardcover nancy drew mystery stories. These are possible first editions indicated by blue cloth cover, orange silhouette and orange front. Other ghostwriters who used this name to write nancy drew mysteries. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. Below is a list of carolyn keene s books in order of when they were originally published. The mystery of the ivory charm is a childrens story by carolyn keene pseudonym and the th book in the nancy drew series. He also had other series, that included the hardy boys, but he died in 1930 before the nancy drew series became famous. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy axelrod. Wirt was the ghostwriter carolyn keene for 23 of the first 30 nancy drew books. The first edition of the novel was published in, and was written by carolyn keene. Nancy drew mystery stories series in order carolyn keene. Carolyn keene books list of books by author carolyn keene. Nancy drew is that kind of series, each book ostensibly written by carolyn keene but really the work of a team of ghostwriters and editors churning out novel after novel about the exploits of a smart, brave and attractive adolescent girl named nancy drew who solves mysteries as an amateur sleuth. Oct 11, 2006 nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006.
Carolyn keene, nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. The secret of red gate farm, the clue in the diary, nancy s mysterious letter, the sign of the twisted candles. May 25, 2015 katherine woodfine got hooked on carolyn keenes nancy drew mystery stories when she was just nine years old, heres why katherine woodfine mon 25 may 2015 04. Edward stratemeyer, the founder of the syndicate, hired writers, beginning with mildred wirt, later mildred wirt benson, to write the manuscripts for the nancy drew books.
It was the beginning of the nancy drew mystery stories series. In the 1960s there was a major revision of the earlier mystery books, which were quite dated. This mysterysuspense book, written by carolyn keene in the middle 1900s is a typical nancy drew mystery and for young audiences who enjoy the predictable, cookiecutter plots found through out the series this novel is perfect. Nancy drew by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The early nancy drew is smart, adventurous, flippant, and daring. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. Mildred wirt benson 19052002 was herself an independent, resourceful woman and she endowed nancy and many of her other heroines with these same qualities. Carolyn keene s first novel was the secret of the old clock, which was published in 1930. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 a special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series. Nancy drew has been solving mysteries, and delighting fans, for over 75 years.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nancy drew 43. The question of who wrote the nancy drew books was a mystery for many years. These books are considered the classic series due to their being the original mysteries and being in print for over 75 years and counting while paperback series and spinoffs have come and gone. This is a stunning new edition of an old favouritethe bungalow mystery, the third book in the incredibly popular, longrunning series. While discovering the secret of an ivory elephant charm, nancy.
See all books authored by carolyn keene, including the secret of the old clock, and the hidden staircase. This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 14, all with. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Writing under stratemeyer syndicate pen name carolyn keene from 1929 to 1947, she contributed to 23 of the first 30 originally published nancy drew mysteries. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtyfour classic nancy drew titles in one complete set. Bungalow mystery by carolyn keene, first edition abebooks.
Nancy s mysterious letter is only one of many wellwritten books by carolyn keene. Mildred augustine wirt benson 1905 2002 was an american journalist and author of childrens books, in particular the earliest nancy drew mysteries. Mildred wirt benson 19052002 was herself an independent, resourceful woman and she endowed nancy. Carolyn keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people both men and women over the years.
Nancy has blond hair and drives a smart blue roadster. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. Stratemeyer gave all of them the name carolyn keene. Jan 30, 2020 nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Nancy drew books have gone on to inspire many children to dream big and achieve success in life, and so too may they inspire you. The set was purchased for y wife you was a avid nancy drew. A special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader whos new to the series. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. These are the stories that have been passed down from generation to generation and have become favorites of nancy drew readers. The original text books with 25 chapters, 1930 to 1956.
The original 56 stories were written by various people under the pseudonym of carolyn keene. The nancy drew books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. He also had other series, that included the hardy boys, but he died in 1930 before the nancy drew. Sometimes its so suspenseful that i actually worry about nancy s predicament. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release of the secret of the old clock. Titles include the mystery of the ivory charm, published 1936 and the hidden staircase, published 1930. Carolyn keene is the house name of authors who wrote childrens novels, including all of the various the nancy drew series as well as the dana girls and river heights series. Make offer nancy drew the secret of the old clock carolyn keene 1930 first edition nancy drew no. Isbn 9789990828115 9789990828115 renaissance learning inc, 2001. Titles of the series include, the whispering statue 1937, the clue of the broken locket 1934, and the mystery of the ivory charm 1936. Harriet adams stratemeyers daughter rewrote the original books and. The secret syndicate behind nancy drew jstor daily. Vintage nancy drew mystery story books by carolyn keene, 15 volumes.
Over the years, and also since so many different authors donned the carolyn keene hat, nancy drew, as well as the mysteries, have evolved. Over the course of a 175book series published over 73 years from 1930 to 2003, with assorted spinoff series totaling 328 books continuing to the present day, not including comics, nancy solved mysteries in and around her small hometown of river heights, sometimes working with her lawyer father, carson drew, and almost always assisted by her best friends, bess marvin and george fayne. The complete series list for nancy drew mystery stories carolyn keene. Jun 18, 2012 nancy drew complete series set books 164 by carolyn keene, 9780448445861, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Teenage sleuth nancy drew and mildred wirt benson had a great deal in common, including very long and active lives. Carolyn keene nancy drew and friends umd libraries. For nancy drew, the writers used the pseudonym carolyn keene to assure anonymity of the creator. Written under the penname of carolyn keene, the nancy drew series has become an industry unto itself thats enjoyed immense popularity throughout the course of the twentieth century. Perhaps the biggest mystery over nancy drew s nine decades was the identity of the reallife woman behind her carolyn keene. Mildred was born mildred augustine and married men named wirt and benson. Edward stratemeyer, the founder of the syndicate, hired writers to write the manuscripts for the nancy drew books using the pseudonym carolyn keene. Nancy solved mysteries in and around her small hometown of river heights. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 by carolyn keene. The complete series list for nancy drew diaries carolyn keene.
Nancy drew mystery stories hardcover books by carolyn keene. Nancy drew is a fictional character, the heroine detective of a popular mystery series. The bungalow mystery nancy drew mystery stories no 3. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format.
Following this an industry was born and it hasnt stopped since, as. The original nancy drew mysteries nancy drew books, nancy. Carolyn keene and the mystery of the real nancy drew author. Aug 22, 2014 actually, more than a dozen authors have written nancy drew books, all going by carolyn keene. A set of two nancy drew mystery stories by carolyn keene.
The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous. When theyre done, they plan to donate them to their school library. The mystery of the 99 steps ebook written by carolyn keene. The main characters of this mystery, classics story are. Leaving behind a legacy, there is much speculation as to who the original author was behind this penname. Carolyn keene nancy drew 9 mystery stories abebooks. Although i have read up to the sixth one, i can not wait to start the seventh one. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book. Nancy drew mystery collection boxed set of 10 books. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the nancy drew mystery stories and the. Nancy drew clue book mystery mayhem collection books 14. Wirt benson who wrote 6 books including 23 of the original nancy drew books. Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006.
Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books. Vintage nancy drew mystery story books by carolyn keene. There are 175 novels plus 34 revised stories that were published between 1930 and 2003 under the banner. 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. Carolyn keene nancy drew mystery series books 1175. Nancy drew mystery stories nancy drew mystery stories. A grouping of three nancy drew series childrens books by carolyn keene and the nancy drew scrapbook. Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of edward stratemeyer, was still an active newspaper columnist when she died in may of 2002 at the age of 96. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym used by various authors of the nancy drew mystery stories and other nancy drew books overview. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive nancy drew collection.
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