A review by lbmaddux
Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak

4.0

The book itself was an interesting read, although it was hard at times for me to stay focused during all the history of which “ghost” was writing which series. The most interesting parts for me was when the reasoning behind different updates were discussed (such as allegations of racism in the books). Also, the fact that Harriet took all the credit she could get and would only publicly admit to Mildred’s role during a lawsuit. Both women took credit for creating Nancy, when, in my view, Edward was the real creator. (Of course, by then he was dead. What did he care.) There is also a short look at Nancy Drew as an America feminist.