The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story

The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story - Hardcover

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The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story - Hardcover

The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story - Hardcover

by Marci Kay Monson
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Book Overview

"Fully accessible to younger readers, Nancy Drew's first mystery is sure to delight those who love whodunits and puzzles, as well as fans of all ages."--School Library Journal

This retelling of the very first Nancy Drew mystery, The Secret of the Old Clock, originally published in 1930, is the third book in the Mini Mysteries series of interactive picture book mysteries for children.

The Secret of the Old Clock is the originating volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. The book, published in 1930, first introduced the teenage sleuth in a cozy mystery (no violence or gore). The story has Nancy solving the case of a missing will, hidden in an old clock, and helping the struggling relatives and friends of Josiah Crowley receive the promised money from his estate. Of course there are robbers, greedy will-altering heirs, suspense, and resolution. Monson's retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Nancy Drew mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children's engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.

There is also a glossary of mystery-related terms.
ISBN9781423669210
Author Marci Kay Monson
PublisherGibbs Smith
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story

The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story - Hardcover

The Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Detective Story - Hardcover

By Marci Kay Monson

About Marci Kay Monson

Marci Kay Monson is an avid reader, crafter, and gardener. She received her BS in Technical Communications from Utah State University and a graduate certificate in publishing from the Denver Publishing Institute. She found a love for Agatha Christie when her book club read And Then There Were None and never looked back. She loves story, bright colors, and a little bit of (cozy and fictional) murder. Raised in Japan, England, and Germany, she now lives in Layton, Utah.

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