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Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Starter Set - Books 1-5 Hardcover – May 10, 2012

by Carolyn Keene (Author)

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The Nancy Drew Starter Set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series!

The first five books in this iconic series are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. Titles included are #1 The Secret of the Old Clock, #2 The Hidden Staircase, #3 The Bungalow Mystery, #4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn, and #5 The Secret of Shadow Ranch.

Teenage sleuth Nancy Drew is a beloved cultural figure and noted inspiration for generations of women, including Sonia Sotomayor, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Hillary Clinton.

Reading age

8 - 12 years
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 7
Dimensions

5.19 x 3.88 x 7.81 inches
Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap
Publication date

May 10, 2012
ISBN-10

0448464969
ISBN-13

978-0448464961
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About the Author

Carolyn Keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic Nancy Drew mystery series. The first author to use the pseudonym was Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Other writers who have adapted the “Carolyn Keene” moniker include Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Walter Karig, and Nancy Axelrod.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grosset & Dunlap; Box edition (May 10, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448464969
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448464961
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.64 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.19 x 3.88 x 7.81 inches

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- #23 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy
- #32 in Children's Girls & Women Books (Books)
- #177 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

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Maria Christine

Be Aware of Sensitive Issues

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018

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I had never read Nancy Drew books, so I started to read Book 1 to determine what I thought of it. I found that in just the first several pages, there were three characters who had lost one or both parents in childhood. The 5-year-old child rescued by Nancy had lost both of her parents due to an accident, that child's mother had also lost both of her parents when she was little, and Nancy herself, who is 18 in the story, had lost her mother. I was concerned that my sensitive, introspective 9-year-old granddaughter might be troubled by those scenarios and worry about her own life, so I returned the set. I am surprised not to find other reviewers expressing concern about this, but I believe that it is important to take into account, even if only so adults can prepare children - especially younger, impressionable ones - for what they will encounter in the book.

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Natals

Truly old school. My mother in law got them ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018

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Truly old school. My mother in law got them for my 8 year old and I found myself reading them for old times sake. A bit serious, stiff language, and dated in some references. Yet we were interested in them! I was surprised how badass Nancy was in some ways (changing tires, repairing small engines, outsmarting men) despite the book referring to her looks frequently.

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Sharriberry

Another generation learning to love them.

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016

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Bought this set for 10 year old granddaughter. Just yesterday she told me she has read the first four books and started the 5th while with me. School assignment requires minimum of 20 minutes reading per day - she chose this set and now we are sharing our love for the Nancy Drew series of books. This 'Foster Child' could hardly read a year ago. Amazing!

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MarkToMarket

Mysterious and Funny!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019

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These books are classics. I love the writing style and the ease of story upon reading the first chapter. I used to read these all the time growing up and thought I’d see how I’d feel re-reading them again many moons later - still a hit!

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Ardy

Took a little time to arrive, but worth it.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020

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What do 9 year old girl twins need? A good solid set of stories with a female heroine. They were great when I read these 50 years ago. Thought they would be good for these grand daughters now. Got them for their summer reading. With Covid-19 limiting social interaction, staying home/inside, we thought, as their grandparents to get these books for the girls. They arrived later than the Hardy Boys set from the same publisher but from another Amazon seller. So the girls had to wait for their books. Even though they got their later, they eventually got there and the girls started reading. Great reading set for girls. There is something about reading a book that you hold vs. reading stuff or books on-line. There is something great about holding the book and reading!

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Online Addict

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018

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Our 8 year old is crazy for these books. Can't put them down.

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James Perrizo

A happy young reader.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016

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Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words.

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Lynn Dee

I love that this set of Nancy Drew books are available

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018

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I love that this set of Nancy Drew books are available. Though I have never read Nancy Drew myself, my sister was addicted to them when she was young. Because of that and the reviews I've read, these should keep our 9 year old bookworm busy for a while. Thank you for the fast shipping!

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SandS

Easy read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020

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The books will not take that long to read - the print is large so makes it easy to read. My daughter wanted a taste of the books (she's 12) and finds them a quick read and interesting. She noted that younger readers would also find these easy to read.

CRMI

Christmas present for a 8 yr old. Memorable books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2019

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I remem reading nancy drew as a child and wonderful to see my 8 yr old enjoying reading them as much. Very happy with my purchase.

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Cathy

Nancy Drew Starter Set

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2019

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This is a christmas present for a 7 year old who loves reading, great stories

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BRILLIANT

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2018

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was a great gift for my niece/nephew and he/she loved it!

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joann

Not Suitable For A Gift

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021

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This would have been an ideal gift were it not for the price sticker stuck across the front - I tried to gently remove it but couldn't, so am returning the item. It's a shame as this would have been a perfect gift. Just not with a large, bright yellow price sticker on.