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The Phantom of Pine Hill (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, No 42)

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I'm 34 years old now and I have a 3 year old daughter. I can't wait until she's 9 and can read my old Nancy Drew mysteries. Readers - do you remember how exciting it was to get your newest Nancy Drew for your birthday or Christmas? I sure do! I'd rush back to my room and absolutely "inhale" Nancy's adventures. What a wonderful time I had with Nancy - and now I will soon get to experience it on a different level with my girl. The Phantom of Pine Hill was classic Nancy Drew. I opened it the other day and found where I had personally drawn pictures at the end of each thrilling, chilling chapter. This was the early 70's so Nancy, Bess and George all sported bell-bottoms and tube tops! Would love to hear from young or old fans of Nancy.

Nancy, Bess and George go to Emerson University for their annual June Week celebration and are invited to stay at an old mansion on Pine Hill. The owner of the mansion tells Nancy about a phantom which apparently inhabits the library of the home and also he relates a strange story about a French wedding dress and valuable gifts which were lost during the sinking of the Lucy Belle in a nearby cove over 100 years before. This book is easily the best of the Nancy Drew books from the mid thirties and higher. So many of the books from #36 onward are little more than tour guides with a mystery built around them. This book; however, is not like that. The mystery is rather enjoyable and; generally, the book kept me interested until the end. One thing that I particularly liked about this book was that Nancy and her friends actually were involved in capturing the crook, unlike in most of the books where; usually, Nancy does all of the work, but ultimately, it is the police who come in, save the day and capture the criminal. My only complaint with the book was that it could have used a little more action. I think that any fan of the series would enjoy reading this book.

I am 35 yrs old and I still read Nancy Drew. My favorite is Phantom of Pine Hill, it's a classic! The setting, characters and plot are still memorable from when I originally read it, when I was 12. Nancy has and always will be my heroine, she taught me to be sensible and unafraid. She is a great role model for young girls, and this book is the best one to start a collection with! I have been unable to put this story to bed in over 23 yrs.

I love this book! Usually ND books take me about a week but it only took me two days! I thought the mystery was really engaging plus you get to have a little fun with Nancy during June week. You'll be glad you read it!

Bought for 12 year old granddaughter - she enjoys any "Nancy Drew" books she can get her hands on. This was slightly used but in great condition and great price.

By book 42, if you are reading them in order, you have figured out the Nancy Drew formula. My daugher has also done so but we still enjoy reading these mysteries together.

The story, "Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Pine Hill", written by Carolyn Keene, is about Nancy Drew and her best friends. Nancy is a detective that is very hard working. Nancy had to stay at the Rorick house at Pine Hill. The girls are at Emerson, Ohio having fun at the Emerson University's June Week.

Not only did Nancy and her friends were at Emerson to see the June Week, but also have to solve two mysteries. They have to find the lost wedding gifts of the Rorick family in the 1800's that was buried around Pine Hill. On the other hand, Nancy had to catch a phantom that was going into the house library. It wanted something from it and she has to find out.

This book is great for people who love mysteries or adventures. The story is also good for teenagers to read. It is great for them because it has some stuff that teens could enjoy. It is a very good mystery that readers could think about. The story is also good for people who love mysteries or adventures because it is one of the most interesting stories that a reader could read.

Sally N.

This book was awesome. Nanacy, Bess, and George visit Pine Hill to solve a mystery. Someone is getting into a Library... from a secret passage. I won't tell you anymore to spoil the story. If you love Nancy Drew, you should relly read this book. If you don't read it you'll regret it.

I am nine years old, and this book is quite enjoyable, though I wonder how she can live through being knocked out so many times. I love the exciting, edge-of-your-seat fun and tension, like when she takes chances when attempting to capture the "phantom," lest he outsmart her and escape. But I cannot understand why Mr. Drew lets her take so many dangerous chances! After all, he's already lost his wife, and if he loses Nancy. . . what next?