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Nancy Drew Diaries Books

In order from Curse of the Arctic Star to Major Discord. Part of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories.

The Nancy Drew Diaries series is a set of 29 chapter books by Carolyn Keene, published between 2013 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Curse of the Arctic Star
Strangers on a Train
Mystery of the Midnight Rider
Once Upon a Thriller
Sabotage at Willow Woods
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Curse of the Arctic Star
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Curse of the Arctic Star

By Carolyn Keene

A cruise ship's maiden voyage turns perilous. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?

188 pages· 31,076 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Nancy Drew and her friends embark on an Alaskan cruise aboard the luxurious Arctic Star. When mysterious incidents threaten the ship's maiden voyage, Nancy must unravel the secrets behind a floating grave, a threatened celebrity, and a dangerous mini-golf course. With the stunning Alaskan landscape as their backdrop, can Nancy and her friends uncover the saboteur before it's too late?
In reading order

Nancy Drew Diaries Series

29 books · Published 2013–2026

#2
Strangers on a Train
#2 in Series
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Strangers on a Train

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Mystery follows young detectives from a cruise ship to Alaska's wilds. Can they solve it before danger strikes again?

#8
The Magician's Secret
#8 in Series
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The Magician's Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A magician's trick makes murder evidence vanish. Can Nancy solve the mystery before it's too late?

#10
A Script for Danger
#10 in Series
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A Script for Danger

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A movie set is sabotaged. Can Nancy uncover the culprit before disaster strikes?

#11
The Red Slippers
#11 in Series
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The Red Slippers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A ballerina's career is threatened by sabotage. Can the mystery be solved in time?

#14
Riverboat Roulette
#14 in Series
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Riverboat Roulette

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Charity funds vanish mid-gala. Can Nancy solve the mystery before the ship docks?

#17
Famous Mistakes
#17 in Series
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Famous Mistakes

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A comedian's notebook vanishes, sparking a mystery. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur before it's too late?

#18
The Stolen Show
#18 in Series
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The Stolen Show

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Teen sleuths uncover jewel smuggling at a dog show. Can they outsmart the thieves?

#19
Hidden Pictures
#19 in Series
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$759

Hidden Pictures

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can three friends uncover the truth behind mysterious photos before it's too late?

#20
The Vanishing Statue
#20 in Series
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$759

The Vanishing Statue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A stolen statue, a mysterious party—can Nancy uncover the truth before it's too late?

#22
A Capitol Crime
#22 in Series
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A Capitol Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Nancy races to find her missing father in D.C. before it's too late.

#27
Vans & Villains
#27 in Series
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$1697

Vans & Villains

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A road trip turns mysterious as shadows follow and tensions rise.

A Nancy Drew Christmas
Series
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$858

A Nancy Drew Christmas

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young detective investigates a series of mysterious events at a ski resort.

Major Discord
Series
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$1697

Major Discord

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A stolen guitar threatens a music festival's success. Can it be found in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Nancy Drew Diaries series?

There are 29 books in the Nancy Drew Diaries series. It began with Curse of the Arctic Star in 2013, and the newest book, Vans & Villains, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Nancy Drew Diaries books in?

Start with Curse of the Arctic Star and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #29.

What ages are the Nancy Drew Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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