Great Literary Detectives: Nancy Drew

One of Ruby’s idols is the great Nancy Drew. We’ve found a treasure trove of history on the famous girl detective and want to know — how much do you know about Detective Drew?

(Hint, take a look at this page if you don’t know the answers right away or mouse over the hidden text to reveal the answer.)

Question: Who wrote the famous Nancy Drew series?

Answer: Carolyn Keene, which is actually a ghostwriter name for the many people who’ve written the series over the years!

Question: What are the names of Nancy’s best friends and sidekicks?

Answer: George and Bess! Find out all about Nancy’s friends (and boyfriend) here!

Question: What is the name of the very first Nancy Drew mystery?

Answer: The Secret of the Old Clock! Originally published in 1930 and then revised in 1959.

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Chloe Chloe's work involves assisting with the creation and management of engaged online communities. Chloe has participated in fandom community creation and management for more than a decade.