Nancy Drew

10 books · Ages 4-12 · chapter book, middle grade

Nancy Drew is a 10-book series for ages 4-12 by Carolyn Keene.

Reading Order

The Clue in the Diary7
The Clue in the Diary1932
The Clue of the Tapping Heels16
The Clue of the Tapping Heels1939
The Clue of the Black Keys28
The Clue of the Black Keys1951
The Ringmaster's Secret31
The Ringmaster's Secret1954
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery32
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery1955
The Haunted Showboat35
The Haunted Showboat1958
The Moonstone Castle Mystery40
The Moonstone Castle Mystery1962
The Mysterious Mannequin47
The Mysterious Mannequin1974
The Sky Phantom53
The Sky Phantom1975
The Strange Message in the Parchment54
The Strange Message in the Parchment1976

Where to Start

What This Series Covers

Justice & FairnessCuriosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & Social

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