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Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books

In order from The Secret of the Old Clock to The Bungalow Mystery.

The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series is a set of 72 chapter books by Carolyn Keene, published between 1930 and 2026. Written for ages 4–14, most books run about 180 pages. Subjects across the series include inheritances, helping others, and lost and found possessions.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1930

The Secret of the Old Clock

By Carolyn Keene

A young woman investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding a wealthy man's death and the disappearance of his will.

192 pages· 34,724 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Summary: Nancy Drew faces a race against time to locate a missing will that could change everything. With the Topham family poised to seize an inheritance, Nancy must unravel the mystery of the old clock to help Mr. Crowly's friends. Will she succeed before it's too late? Dive into this classic mystery and join Nancy on her thrilling quest.

In reading order

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series

72 books · Published 1930–2026

Year	#	Title	Author	Illustrator	Pages
1930	1	The Secret of the Old Clock	Carolyn Keene		192
1930	2	The Hidden Staircase	Carolyn Keene		182
1930	3	The Bungalow Mystery	Carolyn Keene		180
1930	4	The Mystery at Lilac Inn	Carolyn Keene		180
1931	5	The Secret of Shadow Ranch	Carolyn Keene		175
1931	6	The Secret of Red Gate Farm	Carolyn Keene		178
1932	7	The Clue in the Diary	Carolyn Keene		192
1932	8	Nancy's Mysterious Letter	Carolyn Keene		174
1933	9	The Sign of the Twisted Candles	Carolyn Keene		192
1933	10	Password to Larkspur Lane	Carolyn Keene		192
1934	11	The Clue of the Broken Locket	Carolyn Keene		178
1935	12	The Message in the Hollow Oak	Carolyn Keene		181
1936	13	The Mystery of the Ivory Charm	Carolyn Keene		179
1937	14	The Whispering Statue	Carolyn Keene		179
1937	15	The Haunted Bridge	Carolyn Keene		180
1939	16	The Clue of the Tapping Heels	Carolyn Keene		176
1940	17	Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk	Carolyn Keene		228
1941	18	Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion	Carolyn Keene		177
1942	19	The Quest of the Missing Map	Carolyn Keene		178
1943	20	The Clue in the Jewel Box	Carolyn Keene		181
1944	21	The Secret in the Old Attic	Carolyn Keene		192
1945	22	The Clue in the Crumbling Wall	Carolyn Keene		181
1946	23	Mystery of the Tolling Bell	Carolyn Keene	Russell H. Tandy	181
1947	24	The Clue in the Old Album	Carolyn Keene		180
1948	25	The Ghost of Blackwood Hall	Carolyn Keene		216
1949	26	The Clue of the Leaning Chimney	Carolyn Keene		176
1950	27	The Secret of the Wooden Lady	Carolyn Keene		176
1951	28	The Clue of the Black Keys	Carolyn Keene		174
1952	29	Mystery at the Ski Jump	Carolyn Keene		176
1953	30	The Clue of the Velvet Mask	Carolyn Keene		192
1953	31	The Ringmaster's Secret	Carolyn Keene		178
1954	32	The Scarlet Slipper Mystery	Carolyn Keene		179
1955	33	The Witch Tree Symbol	Carolyn Keene		179
1956	34	The Hidden Window Mystery	Carolyn Keene		179
1957	35	The Haunted Showboat	Carolyn Keene		184
1960	37	The Clue in the Old Stagecoach	Carolyn Keene		180
1961	38	The Mystery of the Fire Dragon	Carolyn Keene		182
1962	39	The Clue of the Dancing Puppet	Carolyn Keene		192
1963	40	The Moonstone Castle Mystery	Carolyn Keene		178
1964	41	The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes	Carolyn Keene		177
1965	42	The Phantom of Pine Hill			176
1966	43	The Mystery of the 99 Steps	Carolyn Keene		176
1967	44	The Clue in the Crossword Cipher	Carolyn Keene		177
1968	45	The Spider Sapphire Mystery	Carolyn Keene		176
1969	46	The Invisible Intruder	Carolyn Keen		175
1970	47	The Mysterious Mannequin	Carolyn Keene		192
1972	49	The Secret of Mirror Bay	Carolyn Keene		178
1973	50	The Double Jinx Mystery	Carolyn Keene		180
1974	51	Mystery of the Glowing Eye	Carolyn Keene		181
1947	52	The Secret of the Forgotten City	Carolyn Keene		180
1976	53	The Sky Phantom	Carolyn Keene		180
1974	54	The Strange Message in the Parchment	Carolyn Keene		180
1978	55	Mystery of Crocodile Island	Carolyn Keene		180
1979	56	The Thirteenth Pearl	Carolyn Keene		179
1979	57	The Triple Hoax	Carolyn Keene		192
1985	58	The Flying Saucer Mystery	Carolyn Keene		176
1980	59	The Secret in the Old Lace	Carolyn Keene		176
1981	60	The Greek Symbol Mystery	Carolyn Keene		176
1981	61	The Swami's Ring	Carolyn Keene		192
1981	62	The Kachina Doll Mystery	Carolyn Keene		192
1980	63	The Twin Dilemma	Carolyn Keene		192
1980	64	Captive Witness	Carolyn Keene		192
1982	65	Mystery of the Winged Lion	Carolyn Keene		206
1982	66	Race Against Time			206
1984	67	The Sinister Omen	Carolyn Keene, Tony Tallarico	Paul Frame	205
1971	68	The Elusive Heiress	Carolyn Keene		206
1982	69	Clue in the Ancient Disguise	Carolyn Keene		206
1983	70	The Broken Anchor	Carolyn Keene		189
1983	71	The Silver Cobweb	Carolyn Keene		204
1983	72	The Haunted Carousel	Carolyn Keene		190
1931		The Secret at Shadow Ranch	Carolyn Keene	Russell H. Tandy	204
2026		The Bungalow Mystery			144

Companion series

Nancy Drew Diaries Series

29 books · Published 2013–2027

#1 in Series

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Curse of the Arctic Star

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

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

#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?

#3 in Series

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Mystery of the Midnight Rider

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

At a horse show, someone will stop at nothing to win. Can Nancy uncover the truth?

#4 in Series

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$759

Once Upon a Thriller

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Crimes mimic mystery novels. Who's behind the plot?

#5 in Series

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Sabotage at Willow Woods

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Nancy Drew uncovers sabotage in a heated city council campaign.

Secret at Mystic Lake

#6 in Series

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Secret at Mystic Lake

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A bike tour turns perilous with theft, sabotage, and a missing guide.

#7 in Series

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The Phantom of Nantucket

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A dream trip to Nantucket turns into a race against time to stop a dangerous threat.

#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?

#9 in Series

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The Clue at Black Creek Farm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A farm's produce is poisoned. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?

#10

#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

#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?

#12

#12 in Series

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The Sign in the Smoke

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A camp's ghostly legend turns real, pulling Nancy into a chilling mystery.

#13

#13 in Series

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The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A haunted inn, missing rings, and a mystery to solve.

#14

#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?

#15

#15 in Series

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The Professor and the Puzzle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A student falls at a Greek gala. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?

#16

#16 in Series

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The Haunting on Heliotrope Lane

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Is Izzy possessed after visiting a haunted house, or is there a logical explanation?

#17

#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

#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

#19 in Series

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Hidden Pictures

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

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

#20

#20 in Series

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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?

#21

Danger at the Iron Dragon

#21 in Series

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Danger at the Iron Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Nancy's Jiu-Jitsu class uncovers a sinister plot. Can she solve it before it's too late?

#22

#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.

#23

#23 in Series

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The Blue Lady of Coffin Hall

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A fire at Coffin Hall leads to ghostly suspicions and a quest for truth.

#24

#24 in Series

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Captain Stone's Revenge

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A sailing trip turns into a treasure hunt as mysterious sabotage threatens a new club.

#25

#25 in Series

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What Disappears in Vegas . . .

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A bride vanishes in Vegas. Is it cold feet or foul play? Nancy must uncover the truth.

#26

#26 in Series

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Superstitions of The Scottish Play

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A theater production faces mysterious accidents. Can the truth be uncovered before opening night?

#27

#27 in Series

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Vans & Villains

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

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

#28

#28 in Series

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Major Discord

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

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

Series

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A Nancy Drew Christmas

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

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

Companion series

Nancy Drew Notebooks Series

65 books · Published 1994–2005

Year	#	Title	Author	Illustrator	Pages
1994	1	The Slumber Party Secret	Carolyn Keene		80
1994	2	The Lost Locket	Carolyn Keene		80
1994	3	The Secret Santa	Carolyn Keene		80
1995	4	Bad Day for Ballet	Carolyn Keene		80
1995	5	The Soccer Shoe Clue	Carolyn Keene		80
1995	6	The Ice Cream Scoop			80
1995	7	Trouble at Camp Treehouse	Carolyn Keene		80
1995	8	The Best Detective	Carolyn Keene		80
1995	9	The Thanksgiving Surprise	Carolyn Keene		80
1996	10	Not Nice on Ice			80
1996	12	The Puppy Problem	Carolyn Keene	Anthony Accardo	69
1996	13	The Wedding Gift Goof	Carolyn Keene		80
1996	14	The Funny Face Fight	Carolyn Keene		80
1996	15	The Crazy Key Clue	Carolyn Keene		80
1997	16	The Ski Slope Mystery	Carolyn Keene		80
1997	17	Whose Pet Is Best?	Carolyn Keene		80
1997	18	The Stolen Unicorn	Carolyn Keene		80
1997	19	The Lemonade Raid	Carolyn Keene		80
1997	20	Hannah's Secret			73
1997	21	Princess on Parade			80
1998	22	The Clue in the Glue	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	23	Alien in the Classroom	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	24	The Hidden Treasures	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	25	Dare at the Fair	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	26	The Lucky Horseshoes	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	27	Trouble Takes the Cake	Carolyn Keene		80
1998	28	Thrill on the Hill			68
1999	29	Lights! Camera! Clues!	Carolyn Keene		80
1999	30	It's No Joke!	Carolyn Keene		70
1999	31	The Fine-Feathered Mystery	Carolyn Keene		80
1999	32	The Black Velvet Mystery	Carolyn Keene		80
1999	33	The Gumdrop Ghost	Carolyn Keene		73
2000	34	Trash or Treasure?	Carolyn Keene		74
2000	35	Third-Grade Reporter	Carolyn Keene		80
2000	36	The Make-Believe Mystery	Carolyn Keene		80
2000	37	Dude Ranch Detective	Carolyn Keene		80
2000	38	Candy Is Dandy	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	86
2001	40	Dinosaur Alert!	Carolyn Keene		80
2001	41	Flower Power	Carolyn Keene		80
2001	42	Circus Act	Carolyn Keene		80
2001	43	The Walkie-talkie Mystery			70
2001	44	The Purple Fingerprint	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2001	45	The Dashing Dog Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2002	46	The Snow Queen's Surprise	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2002	47	The Crook Who Took the Book	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	74
2002	48	The Crazy Carnival Case	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2002	49	The Sand Castle Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2002	50	The Scarytales Sleepover	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2002	51	The Old-Fashioned Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2003	52	Big Worry in Wonderland	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2003	53	Recipe for Trouble	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2003	54	The Stinky Cheese Surprise	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	70
2003	55	The Day Camp Disaster	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2003	57	The Carousel Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2004	58	The Dollhouse Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2004	59	The Bike Race Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	76
2004	60	The Lighthouse Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale	80
2004	62	The Secret in the Spooky Woods	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones, Michael Frost	80
2004	63	The Snowman Surprise	Carolyn Keene	Paul Casale, Michael Frost	80
2005	64	The Bunny-Hop Hoax	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2005	65	Strike-Out Scare	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones	80
2005	66	Zoo Clue	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones, Michael Frost	80
2005	67	The Singing Suspects	Carolyn Keene	Michael Frost, Jan Naimo Jones	80
2005	68	The Apple Bandit	Carolyn Keene	Jan Naimo Jones, Michael Frost	80
2005	69	The Kitten Caper	Carolyn Keene	Michael Frost, Jan Naimo Jones	80

Companion series

Nancy Drew Clue Book Series

19 books · Published 2015–2024

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Pool Party Puzzler

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A pool party is sabotaged. Can Nancy solve the mystery before it's too late?

#2 in Series

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Last Lemonade Standing

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A stolen lemonade recipe leads to a mystery. Can the Clue Crew crack the case?

#3 in Series

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A Star Witness

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A stolen telescope puts Nancy on a thrilling chase to clear an innocent name.

#4 in Series

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Big Top Flop

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A stolen whistle threatens the circus. Can Nancy solve the mystery in time?

#5 in Series

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Movie Madness

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A superhero's shoes vanish on set. Can Nancy solve the mystery before filming stops?

#6 in Series

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$574

Pets on Parade

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A Halloween pet parade mystery: Why is Nancy's dog acting strange?

#7 in Series

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$674

Candy Kingdom Chaos

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A missing wristband threatens a sweet day at Candy Kingdom. Can the mystery be solved in time?

#8 in Series

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$574

World Record Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A missing headband threatens a world record attempt. Can Nancy solve the mystery in time?

#9 in Series

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$574

Springtime Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A superstar's flower hat wilts mysteriously. Can young detectives solve the floral mystery before the contest begins?

#10

#10 in Series

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$674

Boo Crew

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A haunted theater disrupts auditions. Can Nancy uncover the truth?

#11

#11 in Series

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The Tortoise and the Scare

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A school trip turns into a mystery when a tortoise goes missing. Can they find it in time?

#12

#12 in Series

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$674

Turkey Trot Plot

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A chocolate turkey vanishes, and young detectives must solve the mystery before they're banned from the sweet shop.

#13

#13 in Series

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Puppy Love Prank

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A dog wedding is ruined by a paint mishap. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

#14

#14 in Series

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$574

The Big Island Burglary

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A stolen camera disrupts a Hawaiian vacation. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

#15

#15 in Series

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$574

The Great Goat Gaffe

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A goat yoga class turns chaotic. Can Nancy solve the mystery?

#16

#16 in Series

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$574

Duck Derby Debacle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Rubber duckies vanish before a derby. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

#17

#17 in Series

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$574

Recipe Ruckus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

A stolen apron holds a secret recipe. Can Nancy solve the mystery before disaster strikes?

#18

#18 in Series

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$674

Bird Bonanza

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery and save the Great Bird Count?

#19

#19 in Series

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$674

Chimpanzee Spree

Chapter Book · 2024

A piñata mix-up leads to chimpanzee chaos. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

Companion series

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Series

40 books · Published 2006–2015

Year	#	Title	Author	Illustrator	Pages
2006	1	Sleepover Sleuths	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2006	2	Scream for Ice Cream	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2006	3	Pony Problems	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2006	4	The Cinderella Ballet Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2006	5	Case of the Sneaky Snowman	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	6	The Fashion Disaster	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	88
2007	7	The Circus Scare	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	8	Lights, Camera . . . Cats!	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	9	The Halloween Hoax	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	10	Ticket Trouble	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	11	Ski School Sneak	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2007	12	Valentine's Day Secret	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2008	13	Chick-napped!	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2008	14	The Zoo Crew	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2008	15	Mall Madness	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2008	16	Thanksgiving Thief	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2008	17	Wedding Day Disaster	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2009	18	Earth Day Escapade	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2009	19	April Fool's Day	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2009	20	Treasure Trouble	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	112
2009	21	Double Take	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	112
2009	22	Unicorn Uproar	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2009	23	Babysitting Bandit	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2009	24	Princess Mix-up Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2010	25	Buggy Breakout	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2010	26	Camp Creepy	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2010	27	Cat Burglar Caper	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2011	28	Time Thief	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2011	29	Designed for Disaster	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2011	30	Dance Off	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2012	31	The Make-a-Pet Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2012	32	Cape Mermaid Mystery	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2012	33	The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	112
2013	34	Cupcake Chaos	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2013	35	Cooking Camp Disaster	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2013	36	The Secret of the Scarecrow	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2014	37	The Flower Show Fiasco	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2014	38	A Musical Mess	Carolyn Keene	Macky Pamintuan	96
2014	39	Museum Mayhem	Carolyn Keene	Peter Francis	96
2015	40	Butterfly Blues	Carolyn Keene	Peter Francis	96

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In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 1983

Nancy Drew Ghost Stories

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Nancy Drew Ghost Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1983

Uncover hidden truths in haunted houses, eerie parks, and mysterious towns. Are the ghosts real or just illusions?

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How many books are in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series?

There are 72 books in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It began with The Secret of the Old Clock in 1930, and the newest book, The Bungalow Mystery, was published in 2026.