Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780671746742
ISBN number: 067174674X
Label: Simon Pulse
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 180
Printing Date: May 31, 1991
Publishing house: Simon Pulse
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 858253
Studio: Simon Pulse
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Nancy poses as a student and goes undercover to investigate a series of thefts at Bedford High.
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The Nancy Drew Files are an "update" of Carolyn Keene's famous girl-detective, shifted from the 1950s into the 1980s and given more modern settings (including a high school, the music industry, a magazine company and so on). Sadly, much is lost in the translation - Nancy is more interested in her clothes and hairstyles this time around, and doesn't really *feel* like Nancy anymore. If it wasn't for the fact that she's called Nancy, and the description of her includes her trademark red-blonde hair (which oddly enough, isn't depicted on any of the cover art I've seen) this protagonist really could be anyone.
Likewise, the original series are timeless, whereas these already feels dated, what with several descriptions of 80s fashion and style. However, something can be said for the characterization of Bess, George and Ned, who are not simply "sidekicks" anymore, but often have their own storylines - furthermore, their relationships with Nancy are no longer static (they can have squabbles with our heroine, and often Ned finds himself sick of coming in second to Nancy's cases). Also introduced in this series is the re-occurring character of Brenda Carlton, a catty journalist who acts as a foil to Nancy's intelligence by meddling in her cases. She's a typical stereotype of a rich daddy's little girl, and therefore doesn't add much to any story she appears in, save to make things more difficult for Nancy.
As basic mystery stories go, this is a pleasantly diverting series that can be read in one sitting - though naturally they don't even come close to comparing with the original series (the endings are almost always action-sequences in which Nancy's life is endangered). The mysteries here are feather-light, and can probably be solved by the reader before even Nancy herself.
In "Secrets Can Kill", Nancy finds herself caught up in what she thinks will be a fairly easy mystery. Commissioned by the headmaster of Bedford High to investigate a series of minor thefts, Nancy poses as a high school student in order to mingle among the students. Things get interesting when she is sent an anonymous tape in the mail with footage of her in the shopping mall, and when she is introduced to her contact at the school: the handsome Daryl Grey who takes an instant liking to Nancy.
The case seems simple enough - until her main suspect turns up dead at the bottom of a staircase, evidence of blackmail emerges and another videotape is found that incriminates a range of school students. When the threat escalates to the level of national security, Nancy needs to call in nothing less than the government itself to help her resolve the danger. As the opening to a new series, this is a rather weak very first installment, though I must admit I've enjoyed later books in the series.
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I loved this book. I just finished reading it about an hour ago. Nancy has to go to Bedford High to find out who is the criminal behind some tiny vandalisum. She thinks it will be a piece of cake. Nancy finds out who is behind the vandalisum and goes to confront him when Nancy finds out he was murdered at the school. So now she has to find who is the killer. Nancy also has a little fling with Daryl Gray, a hot sexy senior. I LOVED THIS PART OF THE BOOK!! Nancy needed a somethin new in her love life. I highly recommend this book. It has love, lies, betrayl, and a mystery. Kudos Miss Keene (even though you are dead)
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I loved this book!Nancy is leavin her responsibilities and headin back to high school! Undercover Nancy must unlock a thief and a murder with the help of her friends Bess and George,Nancy may have some luck!Until she accidently falls for Daryl!
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I liked this book. I finished it in one day but it was a little weird since I played the game first. Nancy has to go back to high school, posing as a new student, to investigate vandalism, robberies, ect. But then her case moves on to murder. And things get even more tricky when Brenda Carlton wants the scoop on the case and threatens to blow Nancy's cover. She finds out everyone has a secret, even the ones she should be able to trust the most.
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I LOVE this novel! It measures out the perfect amount of romance and mystery. Nancy Drew goes back to high school to investigate what she deems an 'easy' mystery. She loves flirting with guys, but she realizes how serious this case really is when she finds her number one suspect... dead!
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