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Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Nancy Drew is heading home when she witnesses a little girl almost get hit by a truck. This chance meeting with Judy and her aunts leads Nancy into her first mystery. The aunts were counting on inheriting money from their cousin Josiah Crowley. But other relatives have produced a will that leaves everything to them. When Nancy begins to realize the plight of everyone left out of the will, she feels she must investigate. But where might the real will be hidden?
I read many of Nancy's mysteries while growing up, but I realized I'd never read this one before. The story seemed a little more straight forward then I remember others being, but it might just be me. Still, Nancy tackles the case with her usual enthusiasm. I was most surprised to discover the Bess and George weren't present for this first adventure. Frankly, I missed them.
I simply must share the line that drew lots of laughs from me. A villain is confronting Nancy and says, "This will be the last time you'll ever stick your nose in business that doesn't concern you!" If you only knew, fella....
Nancy may not represent the best literature available, but she's fun escapism that everyone needs. Over 70 years old, she's proved her staying power. This is the perfect series to make life long mystery lovers out of kids. Sure worked for me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the first of the original Nancy Drew mysteries. Nancy, the daughter of famous lawyer Carson Drew, is upset at the news that the awful Topham family will be inheriting a fortune from Josiah Crowley a man they took in just to get hold of his money! When she realises that there might be another will hidden somewhere, Nancy decides to investigate and make sure that justice is done. In the process she puts herself in great danger, becomes involved in a pursuit in her blue roadster and encounters dangerous burglars!
It's been years since I read a Nancy Drew book and so I was slightly worried that `The Secret of the Old Clock' wouldn't be as good as I remembered it. Certainly it does feel dated and not quite as PC as the books written nowadays. Having said that though, I still think that Nancy is as good a role model as ever: patience, hard-work, kindness, consideration, self-sufficiency, honesty and resourcefulness are all rewarded and what could be better than that!
(Apologies for all the exclamation marks, I tend to get excited when I'm reading Nancy Drew!)
It's been years since I read a Nancy Drew book and so I was slightly worried that `The Secret of the Old Clock' wouldn't be as good as I remembered it. Certainly it does feel dated and not quite as PC as the books written nowadays. Having said that though, I still think that Nancy is as good a role model as ever: patience, hard-work, kindness, consideration, self-sufficiency, honesty and resourcefulness are all rewarded and what could be better than that!
(Apologies for all the exclamation marks, I tend to get excited when I'm reading Nancy Drew!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a Nancy Drew freak ever since I received one of her books for my birthday many years ago. I've loved her books from the very first (this one) all the way to the continuations that are still being published. I just wanted to say Nancy, George, and Bess are extraordinary people and deserve to be commended along with their creater, Carolyn Keene. All her books are eye openers and deserve to be read by people like you!
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NANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES ARE TIMELESS-A MUST READ
I have been reading and collecting Nancy Drew stories for almost 30 years. I fell in love with the River Heights sleuth and her friends when I was 8 as my mother had when she was... Read more
Published on 7 May 1999
The best book you'll ever read!
This book is fantastic! I loved it. It had action and mystery. Everything I wanted in a book. I just got my first book 1 year ago and ever since than i have read 25 of them. Read more
Published on 12 April 1999
I loved it!
This is the best mystery I have ever read! It is my favorite book! I would recommend this book to people who want to read an EXCELLENT mystery. Read more
Published on 7 April 1999
This is a great book!!!
While reading this book I found myself getting to know the characters as if they were real, I feel that Nancy drew books are fun for all ages to read and will always remain... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 1999
A Must Read Book
I have read this book and have totally loved it . It has lots of conflics and also exictement. Once you start reading I ensure you won't want to put it down.
Published on 12 Jan 1999
Excellent story and introduction of Nancy.
I like the book because it does a good job of introducing Nancy to the reader, and also manages to include an excellent (first) mystery for her to solve as well...
Published on 25 Sep 1998
This is one of the best Nancy Drew books!!!!!
I thought this book was very exciting. If you don't read it you are missing out on one of the best Nancy Drew books ever made! Read more
Published on 17 July 1998
This is one of the best Nancy Drew books!!!!!
I thought this book was very exciting. If you don't read it you are missing out on one of the best Nancy Drew books ever made! Read more
Published on 17 July 1998
If U haven't started reading "real" books yet, & U're a...
If you haven't started reading "real" books yet and you're a young person, this is the series to start! Read more
Published on 13 May 1998
Nancy Drew is awesome!
It's a really exciting book. I can't wait to get home from school to finish it. I'd like to be like Nancy Drew!
Published on 25 Oct 1997
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