The Secret of the Old Clock/The Hidden Staircase/The Bungalow Mystery/The Mystery at Lilac Inn/The Secret of Shadow Ranch/The Secret of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew, Book 1-6) (75th Anniversary Gift Set) [BOX SET] (Paperback)

~ Carolyn Keene (Author)

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Product Description

Teenage sleuth and cultural icon Nancy Drew is still going strong more than seven decades after her first adventure was published. The more than 30 million copies of the Nancy Drew franchise in print prove that this teen detective is as popular as ever. And her popularity is still on the rise with award-winning video games, a much anticipated television movie, and a massive relaunching of the series planned for spring 2004. Perhaps the first embodiment of Girl Power, Nancy Drew has an appeal that is both enduring and international - she is currently translated into thirteen foreign languages. The Nancy Drew 2004 Calendar features twelve classic book cover images and synopses to engage adults and younger readers who have experienced these beloved books, as well as those who have yet to discover the timeless Nancy Drew. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective and Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 1250 pages
• Publisher: Applewood Books; 75 Anv edition (August 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557091544
• ISBN-13: 978-1557091543
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.4 x 5.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #579,255 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like a Treasure Chest in an Old Attic, July 31, 2006

By	T. Bickley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I started reading Nancy Drew mysteries in the late 1960s, so most of the books I read had already been updated. I did always seem to prefer the older versions when I could get my hands on them, because I loved the illustrations, but I did not know that even the older versions I read were condensed versions of the original books that were written in the 1930s. Thus, when I found the collectors' edition for sale on Amazon, I just had to make the purchase. Was it worth it? I discovered that I already had copies of most of the mysteries on my bookshelf, which meant that even though the stories were slightly different, it was not like reading a completely new mystery, so I was slightly disappointed on that count. On the other hand, the illustrations in these books are superb, and the old-timey dialogue and character descriptions really make me feel like I have stepped back in time, or maybe just found a treasure chest in an old attic, so I would have to say that yes, it was worth it. In sum, if you have already read the titles in the collectors' edition and you aren't much for re-runs in general, then maybe this Amazon purchase is not for you. But if you used to be or still are a big Nancy Drew fan, and/or if you just have a thing for things of the past, then I think you will love this lovely collection of Nancy Drew mysteries.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book series and an exceptional value, May 12, 2007

By	Brad (Fort Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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When this book series arrived, the first impression that it made on me was that it was a sturdy and quality product. The wholesome nature of the Nancy Drew series makes this a must-have for your children's library. If you are looking for a great book series that will pass down the generations, this is a very good choice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nancy Drew 75th Anniversary Box Set , October 5, 2007

By	Debra Wynn (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This boxed set of the first six Nancy Drew books is beautifully presented and the hardback books are an exact reproduction of the first edition stories originally published in 1930 which makes them unique as other less expensive editions are updated, rewritten, condensed and the most recent editions now contain cartoon type drawings which in no way represent the original books.

Nancy Drew books are classics and this is a beautiful keepsake for any literature lover - something to be kept in the family and handed down from mother to daughter as my daughter intends.