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THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 1.
Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
3.75 AVERAGE
1.44k reviews for:
THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 1.
Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
3.75 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I remember loving these books but it was so nice to go back and read again many years later! Unlike some re-reads, I found this book very enjoyable and well written. I’m going to get Book 2 and gradually build this collection. For a middle grade book, this is pretty good! 😊
This story starts with Nancy out for a drive in her fancy car and seeing a young girl almost get hit in the road. The girl tumbles, Nancy checks on her, and then returns the girl to her home where she’s cared for by two aunts. The aunts share with Nancy their financial strains and how they expected to receive a substantial amount from the will of a man who recently died, but didn’t. Because it’s normal to share your burdens with a random teenager.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Mystery of the Old Clock introduces readers and listeners to the iconic teen detective, Nancy Drew, as she investigates a missing will that could change the fate of a kind but struggling family. The story is engaging, with classic sleuthing, hidden clues, and a determined heroine.
While the mystery at times is straightforward and entertaining, the plot of the story feels predictable at times, and the characters lack some depth to them.
However this book is a great introduction to Nancy Drew’s world, making it an enjoyable, if not particularly complex, read.
The Mystery of the Old Clock introduces readers and listeners to the iconic teen detective, Nancy Drew, as she investigates a missing will that could change the fate of a kind but struggling family. The story is engaging, with classic sleuthing, hidden clues, and a determined heroine.
While the mystery at times is straightforward and entertaining, the plot of the story feels predictable at times, and the characters lack some depth to them.
However this book is a great introduction to Nancy Drew’s world, making it an enjoyable, if not particularly complex, read.
Read this aloud to my daughter. I enjoyed it for nostalgic reasons but find the prose clunky and awkward - especially to read out loud. My daughter (7); however, was completely absorbed so I'm sure we'll keep working our way through the series
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is an original rendering of the 1930 text and features a racist caricature heavily in the second half of the text.
Rereading after... wow probably over a decade. And it's just as good as it was the first time.