Keene, Carolyn
Overview
Works: | 5,066 works in 12,499 publications in 11 languages and 398,397 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Detective and mystery fiction Action and adventure fiction Detective and mystery comic books, strips, etc Graphic novels Detective and mystery comics Drama Film adaptations Detective and mystery films |
Roles: | Author, Creator, Originator, Bibliographic antecedent, Contributor |
Classifications: | PZ7.K23, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Carolyn Keene
- Girl sleuth : Nancy Drew and the women who created her by Melanie Rehak( Book )
- Missing Millie Benson : the secret case of the Nancy Drew ghostwriter and journalist by Julie Rubini( )
- Confessions of a teen sleuth : a parody by Chelsea Cain( Book )
- The original Nancy Drew movie mystery collection( Visual )
- Mystery box by Gordon McAlpine( Book )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- The kennel murder case by Michael Curtiz( Visual )
- Nancy Drew by Andrew Fleming( Visual )
- Clues for real life : the classic wit & wisdom of Nancy Drew( Book )
- Will the real Carolyn Keene please stand up by Christine Keleny( Book )
- The original Nancy Drew movie mystery collection( Visual )
- The Kachina doll mystery by Carolyn Keene( Book )
- Not a girl detective by Susan Kandel( Book )
- Farah's guide by David Farah( Book )
- Girl sleuth : Nancy Drew and the women who created her by Melanie Rehak( Recording )
- Get a clue : life wisdom from Nancy Drew by Amy Helmes( Book )
- The kennel murder case ; Nancy Drew-- reporter( Visual )
- The case of the not-so-nice nurse : a Cherry Ames/Nancy Drew adventure by Mabel Maney( Book )
- Rediscovering Nancy Drew by Carolyn Stewart Dyer( Book )
- John T. Dizer papers by John T Dizer( )
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Most widely held works by
Carolyn Keene
The hidden staircase by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
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90 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 6,078 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teenage detective Nancy Drew uses her courage and powers of deduction to solve the mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion
90 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 6,078 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teenage detective Nancy Drew uses her courage and powers of deduction to solve the mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion
The bungalow mystery by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
86 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 5,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to help a friend out of a difficulty, teenage detective Nancy Drew has a perilous experience in and around a deserted bungalow
86 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 5,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to help a friend out of a difficulty, teenage detective Nancy Drew has a perilous experience in and around a deserted bungalow
The mystery at Lilac Inn by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
71 editions published between 1930 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 4,924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A charming old inn recently bought by Nancy Drew's friends appears to be jinxed, and Nancy finds herself involved in a dangerous mystery
71 editions published between 1930 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 4,924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A charming old inn recently bought by Nancy Drew's friends appears to be jinxed, and Nancy finds herself involved in a dangerous mystery
The secret of the old clock by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
83 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will
83 editions published between 1930 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will
The secret of Red Gate Farm by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
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60 editions published between 1931 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy encounters a mysterious saleswoman in a perfume shop and a curious man on the train, then finds herself trying to decipher a strange code
60 editions published between 1931 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy encounters a mysterious saleswoman in a perfume shop and a curious man on the train, then finds herself trying to decipher a strange code
The secret of Shadow Ranch by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
68 editions published between 1931 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch but finds herself embroiled in a baffling mystery involving a phantom horse and buried treasure. Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk Valentine, the romantic outlaw who was killed many years ago at Shadow Ranch, where he had gone to fulfill a promise to his sweetheart. Suspecting that a treasure hidden by Valentine may be at the root of the Shadow Ranch mystery, Nancy undertakes a challenging search, aided by her friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne. The first vital clue is found in an antique watch and sparks a series of clever deductions and dangerous developments. While seeking further clues, the girls' investigation in a ghost town ends in near disaster when Nancy is trapped inside a building that is toppled by a rockslide -- a rockslide which is deliberately caused. But the pretty titian-haired detective remains undaunted in her determination to solve the mystery
68 editions published between 1931 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch but finds herself embroiled in a baffling mystery involving a phantom horse and buried treasure. Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk Valentine, the romantic outlaw who was killed many years ago at Shadow Ranch, where he had gone to fulfill a promise to his sweetheart. Suspecting that a treasure hidden by Valentine may be at the root of the Shadow Ranch mystery, Nancy undertakes a challenging search, aided by her friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne. The first vital clue is found in an antique watch and sparks a series of clever deductions and dangerous developments. While seeking further clues, the girls' investigation in a ghost town ends in near disaster when Nancy is trapped inside a building that is toppled by a rockslide -- a rockslide which is deliberately caused. But the pretty titian-haired detective remains undaunted in her determination to solve the mystery
Nancy's mysterious letter by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
57 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy receives a letter meant for a British heiress who has the same name and, in her attempts to contact the other young woman, faces danger from a man who operates a Lonely Hearts Club mail fraud
57 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy receives a letter meant for a British heiress who has the same name and, in her attempts to contact the other young woman, faces danger from a man who operates a Lonely Hearts Club mail fraud
The clue in the crumbling wall by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
47 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to locate a missing dancer who is about to gain a large inheritance, Nancy Drew finds a clue leading to the solution of yet another mystery
47 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to locate a missing dancer who is about to gain a large inheritance, Nancy Drew finds a clue leading to the solution of yet another mystery
Password to Larkspur Lane by
Carolyn Keene(
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52 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 3,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A carrier pigeon furnishes Nancy with a clue to a mysterious retreat
52 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 3,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A carrier pigeon furnishes Nancy with a clue to a mysterious retreat
The clue in the diary by
Carolyn Keene(
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41 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anonymous diary is a mystery with handwriting that is difficult to decipher. It is filled with technical drawings and chemical formulas. Was the destructive explosion an accident or an act of revenge?
41 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anonymous diary is a mystery with handwriting that is difficult to decipher. It is filled with technical drawings and chemical formulas. Was the destructive explosion an accident or an act of revenge?
The sign of the twisted candles by
Carolyn Keene(
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47 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While solving the mystery of an old man's disappearing fortune, Nancy ends a family feud and reveals the identity of an orphan of unknown parentage
47 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While solving the mystery of an old man's disappearing fortune, Nancy ends a family feud and reveals the identity of an orphan of unknown parentage
The clue of the broken locket by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
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39 editions published between 1934 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 2,822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At Misty Lake Nancy and her friends investigate two mysteries: a pop singer whose record company may be cheating him of royalties, and a missing treasure
39 editions published between 1934 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 2,822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At Misty Lake Nancy and her friends investigate two mysteries: a pop singer whose record company may be cheating him of royalties, and a missing treasure
The clue of the tapping heels by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
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47 editions published between 1939 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew tries to find a clue to the strange tapping sounds in the house of a retired actress
47 editions published between 1939 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew tries to find a clue to the strange tapping sounds in the house of a retired actress
The quest of the missing map by
Carolyn Keene(
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39 editions published between 1942 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The eighteen-year-old girl detective must find a man who has been missing for years in order to locate the other half of a treasure map
39 editions published between 1942 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The eighteen-year-old girl detective must find a man who has been missing for years in order to locate the other half of a treasure map
The haunted bridge by
Carolyn Keene(
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42 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew becomes involved in a double mystery concerning a haunted bridge and jewel thieves
42 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew becomes involved in a double mystery concerning a haunted bridge and jewel thieves
The message in the hollow oak by
Carolyn Keene(
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39 editions published between 1935 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew tackles a mystery professional detectives failed to solve--finding a valuable centuries-old message in a hollow oak tree in Illinois
39 editions published between 1935 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew tackles a mystery professional detectives failed to solve--finding a valuable centuries-old message in a hollow oak tree in Illinois
The whispering statue by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
42 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 2,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy and her friends establish headquarters in a seaside yacht club to investigate strange happenings in a book store and the disappearance of a marble statue
42 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 2,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy and her friends establish headquarters in a seaside yacht club to investigate strange happenings in a book store and the disappearance of a marble statue
Mystery at the ski jump by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1952 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The blatant acts of a lady swindler posing as Nancy Drew arouse the suspicion of friends and local police against the real Nancy
45 editions published between 1952 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The blatant acts of a lady swindler posing as Nancy Drew arouse the suspicion of friends and local police against the real Nancy
Doggone town by
Stefan Petrucha(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson attempt to return a lost dog named "Togo" to its owner in the small town of Nevershare, they stumble onto a much bigger mystery--where did all the people go? The entire population of Nevershare is missing, except for one person, and she's mean and not very helpful
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson attempt to return a lost dog named "Togo" to its owner in the small town of Nevershare, they stumble onto a much bigger mystery--where did all the people go? The entire population of Nevershare is missing, except for one person, and she's mean and not very helpful
Mystery of the ivory charm by
Carolyn Keene(
Book
)
33 editions published between 1936 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 2,504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew determines whether an ivory elephant charm really protects its wearer from harm when she investigates the involvement of a member of the Bengleton Wild-Animal Show in a mysterious scheme
33 editions published between 1936 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 2,504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nancy Drew determines whether an ivory elephant charm really protects its wearer from harm when she investigates the involvement of a member of the Bengleton Wild-Animal Show in a mysterious scheme
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- Drew, Nancy (Fictitious character)
- Stratemeyer Syndicate
- Pamintuan, Macky Illustrator
- Petrucha, Stefan Author Contributor
- Murase, Sho Illustrator Author
- Frame, Paul 1913-1994 Illustrator
- Jones, Jan Naimo Illustrator
- Kinney, Sarah Author
- Accardo, Anthony Illustrator
- Tandy, Russell H. Illustrator
Associated Subjects
Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer Adventure stories Alaska--Denali National Park and Preserve Alaska--Skagway American fiction--Women authors Art objects--Reproduction Books California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Caruso, Cece (Fictitious character) Criminal investigation Cults Dana Girls (Fictitious characters) Detective and mystery stories Detective and mystery stories, American Detective and mystery stories--Authorship Drew, Nancy--(Fictitious character) Farm life Fathers and sons Friendship Girls--Books and reading High school student activities High school students Hopi Indians Horses Impostors and imposture Indians of North America Ivory Jewel thieves Keene, Carolyn Mail fraud Missing persons Murder--Investigation Railroad travel Rescue work Stratemeyer Syndicate Swindlers and swindling Teenage girls Teenage girls in literature Teenagers Treasure troves Twins United States Wills Wirt, Mildred A.--(Mildred Augustine), Women and literature Women biographers Women detectives Young adult fiction, American Young adult fiction--Publishing
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Alternative Names
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine), 1905-2002
Adams, Harriet S. 1893-1982
Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer
Benson, Mildred Augustine Wirt
Benson, Mildred Wirt, 1905-2002
Keene Carolyn
Keene, Carolyn pseud
Keene, Carolyne
Kynė Karolina
McFarlane, Leslie
Quine Caroline
Wirt Benson, Mildred 1905-2002
Wirt, Mildred A. 1905-2002
Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine), 1905-2002
קין, קרולין
킨, 캐롤린 1862-1930
킨, 케롤린 1862-1930
キーン, カロリン
キーン, キャロリン
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