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Another thrilling romp with Nancy, George, Bess, and even the boys this time! Lots of noggin-knocking and kidnapping in this one--plus some cruelty to children--a surprise for these usually benign books. Many mysteries are woven throughout the story, and they all mesh beautifully together in the end--thanks to our super-sleuth and her friends! Note: the boys need to learn how to cook!
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I enjoyed this one too. Fun adventure with the brave, clever sleuth and her loyal, capable friends.
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It‘s time for our discussion, #LittenDetectives ! It‘s a little hard to discuss two very different storylines, but let‘s try anyhow. 😂
I have 6 questions posted as spoilers that can be found on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching #NancyDrewBR . Respond whenever, and feel free to add anything else you wish to discuss!
Next month‘s The Message in the Hollow Oak also features very different storylines. More when I post tomorrow!
rubyslippersreads, DebinHawaii, DGRachel, BarkingMadRead, Jennifer3, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, mrp27, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, Sace, Bren912, kwmg40, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Charityann, Roary47, Pageturner1, KristiAhlers, peanutnine, PageShifter, AmandaBlaze, julieclair6. A #LittenDetective posed the question about River Height\'s location, as at least for the 1965 edition the mystery takes place in Maryland.
Later Nancy Drew novels allude to River Heights being located near Chicago, and older novels suggest a Midwest location (according to a source I read). It seems a pretty far drive for Carson to send Nancy to ready a cabin in 1965!
Any thoughts on location? #NancyDrewBR
5. Of course, in the 1965 edition, Nancy has her friends Bess and George, along with an appearance from Ned and his gang. We also meet Cecily, Niko of The Flying Dutchmen, and the bad Driscolls. The Driscolls are modeled from the 1934 Blairs.
Both editions feature violence towards small children, which I honestly was surprised to see!
Any thoughts on any of the side characters in this story? #NancyDrewBR
4. Let\'s talk about the book\'s adventures. Think about the moments of peril for Nancy and her friends in the edition you read. Does one particular moment of peril stand out for you?
For instance, in the 1965 edition, there seems to be a lot of noggin knockouts! It seemed harsh for the Driscolls to roll a log and throw rocks at Nancy and her friends. These poor characters must have some seriously hard heads (and a lot of migraines)! #NancyDrewBR
3. The 1965 edition includes a family treasure hidden away in the American Civil War era. Yes, Maryland was a northern state, but barely...during the war, it was considered a \“border\“ state that still allowed enslavement, despite the northern stance of no slavery.
Nancy not only has to help Cecily with this mystery, but she discovers record piracy taking place.
Harriet Strateymeyer revised the 1934 text and ⬇
1. This month\'s discussion is slightly different, as the plot lines for the original and the revised editions are extremely different. Questions 2 and 3 will look at the 1934 and 1965 editions respectively.
Which edition did you read? The 1934 plot line features twins adopted from a foundling home, and Nancy wants to reunite the twins with their real mother.
The 1965 edition has The Flying Dutchmen, an iron bird, and record piracy. #NancyDrewBR
pickPhantom boats, pirated records, an iron bird, and noggin knockouts galore! Nancy has a couple new mysteries on her hands, thanks in part to Carson Drew asking for her help. Another fun read! #NancyDrewBR
#LittenDetectives : Tomorrow is discussion day! Questions will be posted late morning Eastern time!
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