The Clue in the Diary

I too love Nancy Drew but being older, I prefer the original stories before they were modernized. If modern is what you want, this one is great, BUT I know a number of people who want to find the old, original unmodernized version and if so ... the cover they show here is deceiving. This cover art is an older cover that was originally on an older "vintage" edition that hadn't been modernized. Also, giving the 1932 date is deceptive because while the original story was written then, this edition is, as stated above, an updated and modernized version that was changed around 1959 or 1960 (or later). So, for anyone wanting a vintage story, check inside the book first if that option is offered, to be sure you are getting what you really want.

I couldn't resist writing a review for my very first Nancy Drew. I recieved this book on Christmas day when I was nine years old and I am in my 40s now. I still have that book and presented to my daughter when she was an adolescent. She is almost twenty-one and she fell in love with Nancy Drew just as I did. I remember Ned, Bess, and George and the adventures they had. I haven't read any of the new mysteries but if they are anything like the old ones then millions of young girls must have the sleuthing bug as I did.

If you want to get started reading Nancy Drew, this book would be the place. Of all the ND series, I think I enjoyed this one the most. While Nancy and her friends' activities and dialogue seem a bit dated (don't forget most of these stories were written long before you were born) Nancy is a wholesome character who is constantly busy observing her environment and sticking her nose into places it may not belong. Of course, this kind of behavior is what makes a story interesting. This book deals with arson, stealing patents, and helping an innocence victim find justice.
Wild bill recommends this book for mystery lovers aged 9-12.

.Not as advertised. Was looking for old original books, not new ones. Shown as original date . Not again.

My cousin's daughter just celebrated her 9th birthday, and I plan on giving her this book, along with some other Nancy Drew books, for Christmas. I gave her volumes 1 through 6 for her birthday, and her mom tells me that she is just blazing through each book, because she loves them so much.

It warmed my heart to give her these books, as I remember reading them when I was her age. I used to borrow one book a week from the local public library in the 1970s. Nancy Drew was always a great read.

I think that we establish a great connection with our children when we share with them something that we also loved as kids. It's a joy for all involved.

In my opinion, you can't go wrong. These books are classics, and by encouraging young ones to read them, you help the children in your life to foster a great habit of reading--one that remains with them through their entire life. I think books of this nature also help to make them better critical thinkers and better writers.

they are just as good as they were when I was 10 years old!!! Nancy and her convertible!!! :-)

Bought this for my 8 year old niece who had already snagged her brother's Hardy Boys books.

I just wish Hurricane sandy didn't wipe out my basement. I had as a child all Nancy drew books. Great to replace.

I love to read these old stories from my childhood. I can just read and not have to think - I can just enjoy the stories.

I think the book is great and full of suspense. Nancy, Bess and George are driving in a beautiful neiborhood when suddenly a grand house bursts into flames. Nancy later learns it was home to Felix Raybolt. "Foxy Felix" stole peoples inventions, and one of his victems is Joe Swenson. Joe is getting acused for setting the Rabolt house on fire, and only Nancy Drew can clear his name...