Lot 37 nancy drew vintage chapter books matte editions. Each book encourages readers to jot down their own ideas and solutions to the case. The controversial books appear to be books 1 through 34, however. Sales began to slump in the 50s, rehak noted, and the books were feeling a bit dated. The secret of the old clock chapters 15 discussion thread. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene. They sometimes included the racial prejudices and ethnic stereotyping of the1930s and 40s authors, but this is not a rampant problem in the books. 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. These underwent major revisions in the late 1950searly 1960s, and the original 25 chapter format was changed to the new standard 20chapter format. Benson wrote 23 nancy drew books, and many more novels for the stratemeyer syndicate. I grew up reading nancy drew books and recently started reordering them for my niece. In 1979, the nancy drew books began to be published by wanderer books simon. 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.
The ghost of blackwood hall and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The mystery of the pink nancy drew book deanies stash. The first 34 books were originally 25 chapters and about 214 pages. The texts of the first 34 nancy drew books come in two versions. Reference list of nancy drew books that originally had 25 chapters. Thats a fair while, even for me who quite enjoys the more ancient. In 1978, when she was 25, the tv actress whod played nancy drew in the 1970s did a naked pictorial in the prototypical mens magazine. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to best. The nancy drew mystery stories is the first book series to feature nancy drew, and it is the most wellknown series in the nancy drew franchise. Thats a fair while, even for me who quite enjoys the more ancient side of childrens literature. Three vintage nancy drew books all have the original 25. S ince her introduction in april of 1930, the nancy drew books have.
Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years. The number of chapters was also cut from 25 to 20, and the total page number also decreased. The first five files, namely, nancy drew mystery stories 116 and nancy drew mystery stories 3058 are in. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn. The long answer requires a trip through the convoluted history of nancy drew editions and changes in her character over the years. 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. Each month a certain book from nancy drew will be selected and will be discussed just like an average book club. Both titles under the nancy drew picture book banner were illustrated picture books aimed at younger readers. Its amazing to think that these books began in the 30s yet they are still so relevant for todays youth. The subreddit for the nancy drew book club of reddit. Fans of nancy drew know that the first 34 nancy drew books were eventually rewritten, her character changed somewhat and various stereotypes removed. This page has been created in an attempt to set the record straight about which books are available in the original text edition. Hardy boysnancy drew fanfiction archive with over 1,897 stories.
The scarlet slipper mystery by carolyn keene, the clue in the jewel box by carolyn keene, the secret of mirror bay b. The original texts were 25 chapters and around 200 plus pages. After buying this pink nancy drew book, i found out that i am hardly even a novice at the wealth of information about the nancy drew books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. While the character has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, nancy drew has been cited as an. The 1930 edition has 25 chapters and consists of 210 pages. Only the first 34 nancy drew books ever contained 25 chapters. They sometimes included the racial prejudices and ethnic stereotyping of. These underwent major revisions in the late 1950searly 1960s, and the original 25. Hardy boysnancy drew fanfiction archive fanfiction. My personal preference are the books in the 25 chapter format.
Publisher grosset and dunlap wanted them shorter, too 20 chapters at 180 pages instead of 25 chapters with around 210 pages. Original texts too, included prejudices and stereotyping of the times. The most frustrating part of buying nancy drew books on ebay is that the majority of sellers do not realize what should be mentioned when selling a nancy drew book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. We read them together when i babysit her and she absolutely loves them. The texts to the first 34 nancy drew books come in two versionsoriginal and revised. One sure way to tell is to ask every seller whether the book has 25 chapters. Lot of 10 childrens chapter books mysteries scholastic hardy boys nancy. Pictorial front cover to jacket, white spine with titles, list of judy bolton mysteries by margaret sutton on rear, list of.
The ghost of blackwood hall nancy drew mystery stories hardcover january 1, 1948. I dreamed as a young girl that i was nancy drew and that i. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Each saturday of every month is when well hold our discussions or aka sleuth sessions. If nancy drew is a lesbian, dont tell pamela sue martin. 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. All books are matte yellow hardcovers with 25 chapters. So here i am a grownup girl and i solved the mystery of the pink nancy drew book. The ghost of blackwood hall by carolyn keene at indigo. The series ran from 1930 to 2003 and consists of 175. Three vintage nancy drew books all have the original 25 chapters. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes.
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. The original text books with 25 chapters, 1930 to 1956. The whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of scary, good, good book. I dreamed as a young girl that i was nancy drew and that i could solve mysteries. The nancy drew cookbook contained recipes and short stories. Publisher grosset and dunlap wanted them shorter, too 20 chapters at 180 pages instead of 25 chapters. Nancy drew books taught me many new words, which i did not know before. The first nancy drew book appeared in print on april 28, 1930 just. And when we hit used bookstores and thrift stores, she searches for a specific type of nancy drew mysteryone that has 25 chapters. The whispering statue nancy drew by carolyn keene 1937 25 chapters. The whispering statue nancy drew by carolyn keene 1937 25. Mar 03, 2018 buyers of vintage nancy drew books usually seek books that have the original 25 chapter texts or books that have the four glossy illustrations. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was.
Help nancy and her friends solve mysteries with the first four books in an allnew, interactive nancy drew chapter book series, now available in a collectible boxed set. 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. Pictorial front cover to jacket, white spine with titles, list of judy bolton mysteries by margaret sutton on rear, list of five dana girls mystery stories on rear flap, list of all nancy drew novels published to that date on front flap with 50c price. 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. 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. If you want more information about a particular book, please dont hesitate to ask. But as wirt drifted away from nancy drew, adams became increasingly attached. Original texts too, included prejudices and stereotyping. The first five files, namely, nancy drew mystery stories 116.
The secret of the old clock, the first in the mythic nancy drew series, was originally published in 1930 with a substantial revision in 1959. The series ran from 1930 to 2003 and consists of 175 books, which are still in print today. The nancy drew mystery stories is the first book series to feature nancy drew. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. The secret of the 25 chapters in nancy drew books writers digest.
Nancy drew is a great mystery, and the best part is that everyone can read nancy drew. But my wifes favorite is the nancy drew mystery stories. Buyers of vintage nancy drew books usually seek books that have the original 25 chapter texts or books that have the four glossy illustrations. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. The secret of the 25 chapters in nancy drew books writer. Fans of nancy drew know that the first 34 nancy drew books were eventually rewritten, her. Order of nancy drew books nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. The story of nancy drew, once far more ballsy than the. However, this has been blown out of proportion by those who havent actually picked up an original and read it. Nancy drew used to be way more ballsy than the girl sleuth. The secret of the 25 chapters in nancy drew books writers.
Jul 27, 2011 the long answer requires a trip through the convoluted history of nancy drew editions and changes in her character over the years. There is a large amount of confusion among buyers of nancy drew books. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Nancy drew mystery stories 156 the creative archive. Producing films in the late 1930s and recently as well in 2007, its eponymous character has an enduring appeal, which is also reflected in its videogame titles as well.
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