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Writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Mildred Wirt Benson wrote The Secret of the Old Clock (1930), the first Nancy Drew mystery novel. Nancy gets connected to the case t...Read more
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Nancy Drew Mysteries
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All of Nancy Drew Mysteries are great. They are rated as children's books, but they are also very enjoyable and interesting for adults. I read all of them that I could while ...Read more
Nancy Drew Mystery-The Secret of the Old Clock
I read this book as a young teenager in the 1960's and wanted to see a copy of it again. When I get a chance, I will re-read The Secret of the Old Clock--(Nancy Drew Mystery)...Read more
The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene (1930, Hardcover)
Author: Carolyn KeenePublisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: English
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Writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Mildred Wirt Benson wrote The Secret of the Old Clock (1930), the first Nancy Drew mystery novel. Nancy gets connected to the case through a young injured girl, whom she rescues in this Nancy Drew book. Josiah Crowley, the girl’s dead uncle in this book by Carolyn Keene, has left behind a will but its procurers are the man’s manipulative and selfish, rich relatives. Altruistically driven, Nancy in The Secret of the Old Clock (1930) book scurries in search for the missing antique clock that will take her to the real will. On finding it, she discovers the true recipients of the money and the impoverished relatives get the deserved share in this Nancy Drew book. What makes this book by Carolyn Keene an interesting read is her adventurous pursuit of the clock.
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Nancy Drew solves her first mystery when the accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads on an adventurous search for a missing will
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Writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Mildred Wirt Benson wrote The Secret of the Old Clock (1930), the first Nancy Drew mystery novel. Nancy gets connected to the case through a young injured girl, whom she rescues in this Nancy Drew book. Josiah Crowley, the girl’s dead uncle in this book by Carolyn Keene, has left behind a will but its procurers are the man’s manipulative and selfish, rich relatives. Altruistically driven, Nancy in The Secret of the Old Clock (1930) book scurries in search for the missing antique clock that will take her to the real will. On finding it, she discovers the true recipients of the money and the impoverished relatives get the deserved share in this Nancy Drew book. What makes this book by Carolyn Keene an interesting read is her adventurous pursuit of the clock.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Carolyn Keene |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Grosset & Dunlap |
| Series: | Nancy Drew Mystery Stories |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0448095017 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780448095011 |
| Size | |
| Length: | 180 pages |
| Thickness: | 0.5 in |
| Weight: | 8 oz |
Publisher's Note
Nancy Drew solves her first mystery when the accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads on an adventurous search for a missing will
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Christian Science Monitor
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Nancy Drew Mysteries
Created: 26/09/10
) All of Nancy Drew Mysteries are great. They are rated as children's books, but they are also very enjoyable and interesting for adults. I read all of them that I could while I was growing up and decided recently (after 60 years of age) to see if they are as good as I remembered. They are. They are great mysteries, interesting, full of action, hold the attention well, and never have any questionable content for any age. This review is more about the series as a whole rather than one book, although the secret of the old clock is a great book.
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Created: 07/12/08
) I read this book as a young teenager in the 1960's and wanted to see a copy of it again. When I get a chance, I will re-read The Secret of the Old Clock--(Nancy Drew Mystery) again. The reprint I bought is in great condition. I might share it with my middle school students when I finish reading it.
Classic Mystery
Created: 05/12/07
What a great book to start the Nancy Drew Series. I read them with my daughter and she loves them. The Secret of the Old Clock is full of suspence and well written. This is a great book.
The Secret of the Old Clock
Created: 09/07/07
) As a teenager, I spent many happy hours in the summer, sitting on the old porch swing devouring the Nancy Drew Mysteries. NOW, I discover the books my Mom gave away when I left home are selling for $25+ in antique stores! I was pleased to be able to purchase these old favorites and am enjoying the detailed descriptions of scenery, clothing, and characters. Although geared for young people, these books still have a lot to offer readers of all ages. The books are cleverly written "who-done-its" that encourage the reader to join in solving the mystery.
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Nancy Drew Mysteries are a Great Series...
Created: 25/09/06
I enjoy a good mystery, and Nancy Drew is a great series for young readers. I remember being captivated by each book that were filled with cliff hangers and clever twists.
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