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Nancy Drew 01: The Secret of the Old Clock

by Carolyn Keene Publisher: GROSSET DUNLAP

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A missing will launches Nancy Drew’s first case

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A missing will launches Nancy Drew’s first case

An accidental rescue connects Nancy Drew with a little girl living alongside her two great-aunts, and points toward a missing will. The search gives the series opener its mystery framework: Nancy investigates a family-related puzzle, with readers invited to follow the clues alongside the teenage sleuth. Published in 1930, this first installment introduces the central detective and the case-solving premise that anchors the book.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in mysteries and detective stories
  • Young readers who enjoy following clues alongside a teenage sleuth
  • Readers exploring the opening volume of the Nancy Drew series

Themes

Mystery and investigationFamily and inheritanceHelping others

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Book overview

Read the original Nancy Drew mystery, the first book in the iconic mystery series that introduced readers to America's favorite teenaged sleuth!

The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will. Longtime fans and aspiring detectives alike will enjoy solving the case alongside Nancy Drew in this suspenseful, action-packed thriller.
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