Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mystery Books

Nancy Drew Starter Set

by: Carolyn Keene

Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 05/26/2012)

Product Description
Teen sleuth Nancy Drew has been solving mysteries and delighting fans for over 60 years. You won't believe her daring escapades and narrow escapes.

What better way to introduce a girl to Nancy Drew then with the first 6 titles published in the series? This starter set includes; 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 Red Gate Farm -- all at a great price.

Hardy Boys starter set

by: Franklin W. Dixon

Amazon Price: $39.79 (as of 05/26/2012)

Product Description
It's 6 books about the legendary Hardy Boys! This boxed set - just right for any kid who hasn't yet discovered these mystery classics - contains: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff, The Secret of the Old Mill, The Missing Chums, Hunting for Hidden Gold, The Shore Road Mystery

The Original Nancy Drew Movie Mystery Collection (Detective / Reporter / Troubleshooter / Hidden Staircase)

Amazon Price: $4.42 (as of 05/26/2012)

In 1930 teen detective Nancy Drew debuted in print captivating girls everywhere. In 1938 she came to the screen in the first of four films with Bonita Granville. Sleuth with Nancy as she seeks a missing heiress (Nancy Drew - "Detective") investigates a poisoning (Nancy Drew - "Reporter") clears a family friend accused of murder (Nancy Drew - "Troubleshooter") and faces death in a secret tunnel (Nancy Drew and "The Hidden Staircase"). Whether you're revisiting Nancy or first met her in 2007's new Nancy Drew movie we invite you to enjoy mystery and fun that moves like a speedy blue roadster!"Detective": In order to save a wealthy elderly woman from her kidnapper Nancy Drew and Ted Nickerson disguise themselves as a "widow" and a nurse."Reporter": Nancy takes on a murder case when she enters a contest at a local newspaper. While observing the trial of a poisoned woman Nancy thinking the suspected killer is not guilty searches for a vital piece of evidence and uncovers the identity of the real killer."Trouble Shooter": Nancy and Ted enter dangerous territory as they uncover the real murders and clear her Uncle Matt of the charges."Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase": Nancy and Ted come to the rescue of two elderly women who are about to lose their family mansion which is enhanced with a hidden staircase and a moving wall.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR

Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

Amazon Price: $5.42 (as of 05/26/2012)

Explore the castle grounds, but beware of ghostly surprises.
Plan an Irish wedding, including seating and flowers.
Visit the Inn to play arcade games and make smoothies.
Immerse yourself in Irish culture.

The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries - Season One

Amazon Price: $14.90 (as of 05/26/2012)

Follow the clues to mystery, adventure and thrills as Season One of the The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries comes to DVD for the first time ever! Teen sensations Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson and Pamela Sue Martin star as brave super-sleuths in 14 spooky episodes loaded with spellbinding action and smash-hit pop songs, including Shaun Cassidy's #1 hit "Da Doo Ron Ron." Inspired by the hugely popular books and with an amazing lineup of guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Mark Harmon, Bob Crane, Rick Nelson and more, it's no surprise that The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries is an open-and-shut case for fun!

The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season Two

Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 05/26/2012)

It's the world's greatest teen super-sleuths to the rescue as Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys return in 22 hour-long episodes of The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries Season Two! Based on the hugely popular books and starring teen idols Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson and Pamela Sue Martin, these thrilling episodes follow the determined detectives on spooky mysteries in Dracula's Castle, at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and even in the Bermuda Triangle! Contributing to the fun and excitement are seven hit songs from Shaun Cassidy that made him a pop music sensation, including "That's Rock 'N Roll" and "Hey Deanie." Also, along for the chase in Season Two are such special guest stars as Casey Kasem, Rick Springfield, Melanie Griffith and Valerie Bertinelli. Follow the clues to fantastic music and adventures with TV's most famous teenage detectives!

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park

Amazon Price: $29.69 (as of 05/26/2012)

Play as Nancy Drew, the world's most recognizable teen sleuth, in this 3rd person action adventure game that mark's Nancy's first appearance on the Nintendo DS
Unique graphic novel format pays homage to the classic book series that introduced Nancy Drew to the world.
Use the Touch Screen to play conversation and unlocking mini-games. Nancy also accesses clues, tasks, maps and inventory information with the stylus.
Unravel more than 15 intriguing chapters as Nancy completes progressively difficult tasks including: delivery missions, push puzzles, following suspects, sneaking, interrogations, accessing areas, inspecting items & more.
Use Nancy's Clue Journal to check current objectives and discover new information.

Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue Bender Society

Amazon Price: $10.50 (as of 05/26/2012)

Play as Nancy Drew the worlds most recognizable teen sleuth
3rd Person action adventure
Use the DS microphone to discover hidden clues
All-new cell phone feature lets you keep up with incoming information
Use Nancy's Clue Journal to check objectives and discover new information

Nancy Drew: The Hidden Staircase

Amazon Price: $9.76 (as of 05/26/2012)

Family heirlooms are disappearing all over Twin Elms. The residents are counting on Nancy Drew to solve the mystery before it¿s too late!
Interview people and gather clues using the stylus to uncover the location of the hidden staircase
Explore the large and mysterious Twin Elms house and examine anything that is out of place.
Earn the top rank of Master Detective and find the stolen items

The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 05/26/2012)

Features the voice and likeness of Hollywood teen stars Jesse McCartney and Cody Linley as Frank and Joe Hardy.
Play as Two of History's Most Famous Literary Detectives and interact with Fenton and Laura Hardy, the Hardy Boys' friend Chet Morton and others.
Experience the Hardy World on your PC - the literary world of the Hardy's is brought to life! Check out the Hardy Home, Bayport Police Station and the various places most have only experienced through the pages of a book.
Cell Phone Feature - use your cell phone to give pal Nancy Drew and other characters a call and get insight on the case. Search For Clues - super-sleuth your way to solving the small mysteries along the way as you help Bayport Police catch the culprit.
Mystery Solving Mini-Games - each mini-game solved throughout the investigation gives players valuable pieces of evidence to help solve the case. Choose Your Dialogue - choose from a variety of responses to make your Hardy Boy's experience your own!

The Secret of the Caves (Hardy Boys, Book 7)

by: Franklin W. Dixon

Amazon Price: $3.48 (as of 05/26/2012)

When the Hardy boys reached the caves, they came unexpectedly upon a queer old hermit.

The Hardy Boys Treasure on the Tracks

Amazon Price: $5.41 (as of 05/26/2012)

Media: Video Game

The Secret of the Old Mill (The Hardy Boys)

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 05/26/2012)

Hardcover, 174 pages. By Franklin W. Dixon. Grosset & Dunlap, 1962. From the Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series.

The Secret of Skull Mountain (Hardy Boys, Book 27)

by: Franklin W. Dixon

Amazon Price: $3.27 (as of 05/26/2012)

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 192 pages

The Hardy Boys Mysteries, 1927-1979: A Cultural and Literary History

by: Mark Connelly

Amazon Price: $45.98 (as of 05/26/2012)

In its 80+ years, the Hardy Boys series has sold more than 50 million books in 25 or more languages, and has inspired five television series and many stage plays, websites, comic books, graphic novels, and computer games. The series has shaped the way millions of American children see themselves and society, and has shaped the perceptions of America held by young people around the world. This book follows the creation and development of the series through 1979. Topics include the writing of Stratemeyer and McFarlane; the so-called "weird period"; the Cold War and the disco age; race, class and gender; family values; and law and order. Illustrations, bibliography, appendices and index.

About the Author
Mark Connelly is an English instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.