Carolyn Keene

Carolyn Keene

Books

31

Avg Rating

3.9

Years Active

1930-2002

MysteryYoung AdultChildrensMystery ThrillerJuvenileClassics

About

Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym used by various authors to write the iconic Nancy Drew Mystery Stories and The Dana Girls series. Created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer, who also developed the Hardy Boys series, the Nancy Drew books debuted in 1930 and quickly became beloved for their intelligent, resourceful teenage sleuth. Under the Stratemeyer Syndicate's guidance, these ghostwriters, including early contributor Mildred Wirt Benson, crafted tales of intrigue that captivated generations. Though the identity behind Carolyn Keene has changed over decades, the legacy of her stories remains a cornerstone in children's literature, inspiring countless young readers to solve mysteries.

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The Joker's Revenge

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #84

The Joker's Revenge

3.84•Mystery
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The Clue in the Jewel Box

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #20

The Clue in the Jewel Box

3.93•Mystery
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Stop the Clock

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective #12

Stop the Clock

3.78•Mystery
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The Final Scene

Nancy Drew Files #38

The Final Scene

3.75•Young Adult
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The Double Horror of Fenley Place

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #79

The Double Horror of Fenley Place

3.87•Mystery
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The Case of the Vanishing Veil

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #83

The Case of the Vanishing Veil

3.89•Mystery
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The Secret of the Old Clock

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1

The Secret of the Old Clock

3.98•Mystery
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Without a Trace

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective #1

Without a Trace

3.72•Mystery
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Danger at the Iron Dragon

Nancy Drew Diaries #21

Danger at the Iron Dragon

4.13•Young Adult
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Nancy Drew Files Vol. I

Nancy Drew Files #1

Nancy Drew Files Vol. I

3.83•Mystery
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The Ghost of Blackwood Hall

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #25

The Ghost of Blackwood Hall

3.90•Young Adult
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The Flying Saucer Mystery

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #58

The Flying Saucer Mystery

3.71•Young Adult
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The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #75

The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery

3.80•Mystery
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The Swami's Ring

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #61

The Swami's Ring

3.84•Mystery
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The Big Island Burglary

Nancy Drew Clue Book #14

The Big Island Burglary

3.90•Mystery
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Nancy Drew Files Vol. II

Nancy Drew Files #2

Nancy Drew Files Vol. II

3.91•Mystery
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The Secret of Shadow Ranch

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5

The Secret of Shadow Ranch

3.95•Young Adult
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The Secret of the Wooden Lady

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #27

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

3.93•Mystery
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The Greek Symbol Mystery

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #60

The Greek Symbol Mystery

3.81•Mystery
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The Mystery of the Fire Dragon

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #38

The Mystery of the Fire Dragon

3.99•Young Adult
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The Clue in the Old Stagecoach

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37

The Clue in the Old Stagecoach

3.93•Young Adult
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The Mardi Gras Mystery

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #81

The Mardi Gras Mystery

3.89•Mystery
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Enemy Match

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #73

Enemy Match

3.75•Mystery
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The Ghost of Craven Cove

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #92

The Ghost of Craven Cove

3.86•Mystery
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The Secret of Shady Glen

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #85

The Secret of Shady Glen

3.87•Mystery
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Nancy's Mysterious Letter

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8

Nancy's Mysterious Letter

3.85•Young Adult
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The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #6

The Secret of Red Gate Farm

3.90•Young Adult
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The Double Jinx Mystery

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #50

The Double Jinx Mystery

3.87•Young Adult
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The Secret at Seven Rocks

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #99

The Secret at Seven Rocks

3.75•Mystery
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Clue in the Ancient Disguise

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #69

Clue in the Ancient Disguise

3.71•Mystery
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Pageant Perfect Crime

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective #30

Pageant Perfect Crime

3.98•Mystery
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