Nancy Drew is drawn into yet another mystery, this time investigating the unsavory guardians of her wealthy orphan friend Laura.

The Nancy Drew stories are certainly dated, but retain an almost anthropologically fascinating depiction of earlier times. Nancy is a satisfactorily feminist character; she takes the lead on investigations and eschews boyfriends.

This particular mystery is fairly predictable, but satisfying. The biggest twist, perhaps, is how small a role the titular bungalow plays in the plot. Laura Linney provides an excellent read of the mystery, and this audiobook edition would be a good recommendation to middle school or upper elementary girls who like vintage mysteries. ( )

I bought this book for my GodDaughter at a flea market and decided to read it again for old time sake. I don't want to give the story away so, I won't write much in my review.
Nancy is trying to solve the mystery of an embezzlement case with her Father, Carson Drew. ( )

I sometimes get sick of listening to Carolyn Keene go on and on about Nancy's upper-class details, endless socializing, and general excessive perfectness (is that a word?). It makes me want to watch the Nancy Drew movie, which I understand makes fun of all that. This time Nancy runs into one person and place after another to solve her again double mystery of who took the bank bonds and what's wrong with Laura (another new instant friend)'s new foster parents. ( )

Bungalows are deadly. Well, not really, she doesn't live in Midsomer.

However, accidents in boats can be a bit on the dangerous side, and this happens to the young chick.

Apart from that, she has to check out a couple of dodgy adults, look into some thieving, and stay dressed nicely.

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/04... ( )