The Clue in the Jewel Box by Carolyn Keene

Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character.

Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator.Įdna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer.

The company that was the creator of the Nancy Drew series, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired a variety of writers. I just didn’t find the story as interesting, and so this wasn’t a favorite for me.Carolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people- both men and women- over the years. Probably because of Christmas and the New Years and being so busy that I didn’t have time to read it and it got stretched out over weeks.

Don’t you hate when that happens! I can’t count it for 2019, but it wasn’t really all the way read in 2020. How Nancy’s discovery of the heirloom’s secret unmasks a slick imposter and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story.įinished the first book of the new year! Although, I was halfway through with it before the new year started. When Nancy needs help, she calls on Bess, George, Burt, Dave, and her special friend, Ned. With only one clue to go on – a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four – the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. Madame Alexandra, now living incognito in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. Summary from book: An antique dealer’s revelation about a former queen’s priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures. One sentence summary: Nancy discovers a clue in the jewel box that helps a grandmother find her lost grandson Title: Nancy Drew: The Clue in the Jewel Box Book 20 / Author: Carolyn Keene / Date Published: 1943 / Stars: 3/5.

The Clue in the Jewel Box by Carolyn Keene