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Nancy Drew Series

The Nancy Drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. While the character has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, Nancy Drew has been cited as an important part of the literary and cultural landscape and an inspiration to many women, notably Sandra Day O'Connor, Sonia Sotomayor, and Hillary Clinton. The Nancy Drew empire encompasses numerous series, hundreds of books, five movies, and two television shows.

How Many Nancy Drew Books are There? There are over 600 titles in the Nancy Drew book collection. The Nancy Drew book series is about a teenager who solves mysteries. She's an amateur sleuth that has been keeping readers entertained since the character's first appearance in 1930. The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories is the main Nancy Drew series, but there are numerous other series including Girl Detective and the current Nancy Drew Diaries series. A great way to dive into the iconic series is with a Nancy Drew book set. The Nancy Drew Starter Kit is also the perfect gift for young detectives or childhood fans of the series. Here are the first few Nancy Drew books by author Carolyn Keene in order: The Secret of the Old Clock The Hidden Staircase The Bungalow Mystery The Mystery at Lilac Inn The Secret of Shadow Ranch The Secret of the Red Gate Farm