The Crime Lab Case (Nancy Drew Digest, Book 165) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Everyone looked up when Nancy Drew walked into the room..." (more)
Key Phrases: Professor Parris, Shep Jackson, Detective Truban (more...)

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Product Description

Solving crimes with science is fascinating -- until a pretend mystery becomes all too real!

Nancy gets Bess, George, and Ned to help out with a special program for high school students, a "chemystery" camp. They'll visit a forensics lab, a drug company, and a university to see how science is used to solve crimes. Then they'll use what they've learned to work on a made-up case.

But the mystery begins even before the program starts when the professor who runs it suddenly falls into a coma. Now Nancy's in charge -- of the made-up case and the real one. Strange encounters of the dangerous kind and a list of promising suspects test all her talents of deduction. From the tiniest clue on a carpet to real menace in a quarry, Nancy's crime lab is bubbling with trouble!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743437446
• ISBN-13: 978-0743437448
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #581,965 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Crime Lab Case, November 12, 2004

A Kid's Review

This book is so good. It has so many twists and turns. Right when you think that you have figured it out it all changes again. This story has kept me on my toes the whole way. I really think that the age limit really has no limit at all. My mom reads my books (I will refrain from revealing her age). I would recommend this book for anyone who likes mysteries.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Crime Lab Case, April 16, 2006

By	Natasha (Florida) - See all my reviews

"The Creative Crime Lab Case" is a newer Nancy Drew mystery, meaning it is placed in the twenty-first century (as opposed to cases such as the Mystery of Shadow Ranch). It takes place in River Heights (Nancy Drew's hometown), but more specifically in Westmoor University. The University holds the weeklong event called the Crime Lab, which is a special activity organized by Professor Charles Parris every year. A crime is created, and then specially chose students try and use pre-made clues to solve the mystery. This year Nancy helps Professor Parris create the crime. One night before the official start of the Crime Lab, Professor Parris falls ill, sending him to the hospital where he soon slips into a coma. The rest of the Creative Crime counselors and advisers, vote that Nancy is in charge of the Lab in Professor Parris' place. While trying to help the students solve their pretend mystery, Nancy stumbles upon a mystery of her own. It turns out that the Professor had been receiving threatening messages. The person doing the threatening was also the one who poisoned the Professor. Nancy follows many leads, including Connor, who is the assistant to the Professor in his research. Other suspicious characters surface, such as Alexander Kabrov, an old enemy of the Professor. The mystery unravels and Nancy follows her intuition to find the real culprit. A major clue that leads Nancy to the culprit is finding out that Professor Charles Parris is none other than accused murderer Shep Jackson. This helps Nancy discover that Lia, a camp councilor, is responsible for the Professors poisoning and the person who had been blackmailing him. Lia finally give up the antidote for the poisonous mushroom she administered to the professor. As a result the Crime Lab ends, and the Professor is able to heal. This book is a good mystery that keeps you reading to the end. Any age group would probably enjoy this book. Make sure you check it out!

4.0 out of 5 stars Only Okay, July 13, 2005

A Kid's Review

This book I read a little while ago. In my personal opinion, I think that the book was good and wholesome, but the plot was sort of predictable and the beginning was really the only creepy part. I think it would be fine to enjoy and read, but don't expect the classic Nancy Drew thriller.