hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
Ahh secret compartments. What joy!
This one was alright. Not my favorite Nancy drew so far. But their weren't any weird meteor crashes so that's good.
This one was alright. Not my favorite Nancy drew so far. But their weren't any weird meteor crashes so that's good.
bargainsleuth's review against another edition
4.0
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From the publisher: An antique dealer’s revelation about a former queen’s priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures.
Madame Alexandra, now living incognito in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. With only one clue to go on — a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four — the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. When Nancy needs help, she calls on Bess, George, Burt, Dave, and her special friend, Ned. How Nancy’s discovery of the heirloom’s secret unmasks a slick imposter and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story. “
The Original Text (OT) of The Clue in the Jewel Box was written at the height of World War II in 1943. The publishers decided to do away with Nancy’s car and in this volume, she walks, bikes or takes the ferry to various places. Apparently her dad sacrificed her car for the war effort.
From the publisher: An antique dealer’s revelation about a former queen’s priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures.
Madame Alexandra, now living incognito in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. With only one clue to go on — a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four — the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. When Nancy needs help, she calls on Bess, George, Burt, Dave, and her special friend, Ned. How Nancy’s discovery of the heirloom’s secret unmasks a slick imposter and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story. “
The Original Text (OT) of The Clue in the Jewel Box was written at the height of World War II in 1943. The publishers decided to do away with Nancy’s car and in this volume, she walks, bikes or takes the ferry to various places. Apparently her dad sacrificed her car for the war effort.
bargainsleuth's review against another edition
3.0
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From the publisher: An antique dealer’s revelation about a former queen’s priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures.
Madame Alexandra, now living incognito in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. With only one clue to go on — a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four — the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. When Nancy needs help, she calls on Bess, George, Burt, Dave, and her special friend, Ned. How Nancy’s discovery of the heirloom’s secret unmasks a slick imposter and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story. “
The Original Text (OT) of The Clue in the Jewel Box was written at the height of World War II in 1943. The publishers decided to do away with Nancy’s car and in this volume, she walks, bikes or takes the ferry to various places. Apparently her dad sacrificed her car for the war effort.
From the publisher: An antique dealer’s revelation about a former queen’s priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures.
Madame Alexandra, now living incognito in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. With only one clue to go on — a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four — the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. When Nancy needs help, she calls on Bess, George, Burt, Dave, and her special friend, Ned. How Nancy’s discovery of the heirloom’s secret unmasks a slick imposter and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story. “
The Original Text (OT) of The Clue in the Jewel Box was written at the height of World War II in 1943. The publishers decided to do away with Nancy’s car and in this volume, she walks, bikes or takes the ferry to various places. Apparently her dad sacrificed her car for the war effort.
zenithharpink's review against another edition
3.0
Nancy Drew gets her man again-this is a great, fun read-and very representative of the series. I definitely recommend this to fans or future fans of Nancy Drew!
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
margauxb's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
serenereader9's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Nancy Drews were my first mystery books I really read and there is such a good feeling of nostalgia that go with each. This book would probably get 3.75 stars. I liked the characters, the plot and mystery (even though it was simple and I guessed who the prince was.) I certainly did not see coming that they would leave Michael stranded on an island! That was interesting ... But the extra half star comes from reading other peoples reviews and learning about the historical influence that is in the book. I was wondering why they wouldn't mention what country these immigrants were from but I love that the actual plot cam from a real crime. I read a little about it and thought it was really interesting. Also the fact that Nancy doesn't drive because they didn't want readers thinking about that while there were rations on gas and things like that. The explanation in the book is that Nancy's car is being fixed, I never noticed that she didn't drive in this one out of all the times I've read it. Her convertible is pretty iconic though.
agxxo's review against another edition
5.0
I still really can’t remember if I’ve read this book or not— it seems familiar but at the same time it doesn’t so I’m not too sure.
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I started to suspect towards the end that Richard Ellington was Michael (Francis Baum— the code name given by Nada.) and I was of course, correct.
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I’m curious, however, how the fake Michael knew all those things about Richard, and had the picture, letter, and lamb.
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I started to suspect towards the end that Richard Ellington was Michael (Francis Baum— the code name given by Nada.) and I was of course, correct.
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I’m curious, however, how the fake Michael knew all those things about Richard, and had the picture, letter, and lamb.
brighthappyness's review against another edition
3.0
The case of the the ghostwriter's barely disguised foot fetish