The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt. Are the two cases connected, and will nancy be able to solve bo. Mildred was born mildred augustine and married men named wirt and benson. Nancy drew has been solving mysteries, and delighting fans, for over 75 years. Carolyn keene and the mystery of the real nancy drew author. Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 keene, carolyn on. Nancy drew mystery collection by carolyn keene goodreads. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 by carolyn keene. Mystery of the tolling bell is a childrens story by carolyn keene pseudonym and the 23rd book in the nancy drew series. A recent article about the cw series referred to carolyn keene as the original nancy drew author and stated that harriet stratemeyer adams later rewrote some of the novels. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive nancy drew collection. The original 56 stories were written by various people under the pseudonym of carolyn keene.
The nancy drew books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. A cw nancy drew tv pilot is filmed and was picked up to seriesit will debut fall 2019 on the cw. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of both the nancy drew mystery stories and a spinoff called river heights and the dana girls mystery stories, both produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. Below is a list of carolyn keenes books in order of when they were originally published. Buy a cheap copy of the bungalow mystery book by carolyn keene. Nancy drew mystery stories by keene, carolyn hardback. This is close to the truth, but not the whole story by a long shot. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 a special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series. You might be surprised in purchasing the yellow spine picture covers at your local bookstores to find that the first 34 stories are a rather baffling mystery. Nancy drew mystery stories series by carolyn keene goodreads.
Mildred wirt benson 19052002 was herself an independent, resourceful woman and she endowed nancy and many of her other heroines with these same qualities. Carolyn keene, caroline quine, margarita javiedes romero the nancy drew mystery stories book series by multiple authors includes books the secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, and several more. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Following this an industry was born and it hasnt stopped since, as young people worldwide have flocked around the franchise with its ever relatable central character. When nancy gets a call from her close friend helen corning about a haunted house, she springs into action. A special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader whos new to the series. Carolyn keene nancy drew mystery series books 1175. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. But while investigating a missing man, nancys father goes missing himself. This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 14. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous. There are no missing or torn pages and the binding is tight.
The main characters of this mystery, classics story are. When nancy drew burst onto the scene in 1930, no one could have known shed go on to solve hundreds of mysteries, both in print and on screen. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the nancy drew mystery stories and the dana girls mystery stories, both produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. The first edition of the novel was published in, and was written by carolyn keene. The cover, spine and corners show very little wear if any, the spine as a bend down the middle.
The series ran from 1930 to 2003 and consists of 175 books, which are still in print today. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery stories. In addition, the keene pen name is credited with the nancy drew spinoff, river heights, and the nancy drew notebooks. Stories about books always excite meand this is a great one. Nancy drew mystery stories series in order carolyn keene. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format. Nancy drew mystery series by carolyn keene books 1175 epub the nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003, under the pen name carolyn keene. The nancy drew mystery stories is the first book series to feature nancy drew, and it is the most wellknown series in the nancy drew franchise. Nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Were releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite. Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of edward stratemeyer, was still an active newspaper columnist. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. Perfect gift to introduce new readers to series, as well as fans looking for a beautiful collectible of these beloved classics.
It was the beginning of the nancy drew mystery stories series. The complete series list for nancy drew mystery stories carolyn keene. In the original versions of the series, she is a 16yearold high school graduate, and in later. The nancy drew mystery stories were first published in 1930 by grosset and dunlap. The secret of shadow ranch, nancy drew mystery stories. Wirt was the ghostwriter carolyn keene for 23 of the first 30 nancy drew books. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release of the secret of the old clock.
Nancy and her friends investigate the mystery of a cave that is haunted by a ghost accompanied by a bell ringing. And if youre wondering how carolyn keene can be this prolific, its because carolyn. Nancy drew mystery stories book series thriftbooks. A special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series. Vintage nancy drew childrens mystery books draftinglady. Written under the penname of carolyn keene, the nancy drew series has become an industry unto itself thats enjoyed immense popularity throughout the course of the twentieth century. The teenage sleuth has been a noted inspiration for generations of women, including sonia sotomayor, sandra day oconnor, and hillary clinton. Vintage booktwo vintage nancy drew books by carolyn keene1950s hardcover books, the secret of the old clock, scarlet slipper mystery bourboncityvintage 5 out. Publication order of nancy drew mystery stories books. Having been produced by a number of writers, all lending their own take on the story, carolyn keene has survived as the pseudonym used for them all.
Nancy drew mystery stories by carolyn keene home facebook. The nancy drew clue book series debuts, replacing the clue crew series. Vintage nancy drew mystery stories by carolyn keene etsy. Carolyn keene first published in 1930, the nancy drew mystery stories have sold over 70 million copies and become a cherished part of our cultural landscape. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy axelrod. Carolyn keene nancy drew 9 mystery stories abebooks. Nancy drew clue book mystery mayhem collection books 14. Lot of 12 nancy drew mystery stories flashlight books by.
Carolyn keenes first novel was the secret of the old clock, which was published in 1930. The pseudonym carolyn keene was also used for the dana girls mystery series and for the river heights spinoff series mildred wirt benson was the author of many early titles and brought nancy to life. Perhaps best known for their infamous nancy drew series of novels, carolyn keene was to be the american pseudonym that would spawn an entire industry. The secret of the old clock and the hidden staircase by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Teenage sleuth nancy drew and mildred wirt benson had a great deal in common, including very long and active lives.