Carolyn Keene is a pseudonym used by publishers of the Nancy Drew mystery stories and the Dana Girls series. The Carolyn Keene name was created by Edward Stratemeyer, founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate which produced not only Nancy Drew, but also The Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, the Bobbsey Twins, the Rover Boys, and others.
Edward Stratemeyer first used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene in 1930 for the Nancy Drew mystery series.
Various writers have been hired to write under the Carolyn Keene name, including Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries.
In 2001, Simon & Schuster updated the Nancy Drew series for a new generation of readers.
The mystery novels under the Carolyn Keene name continue to be popular today.
The Hardy Boys is a series of mystery books for children and teens published by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the same company that owns the Nancy Drew series. The books feature two brothers who solve mysteries together.
Encyclopedia Brown is a series of books featuring a boy named Leroy Brown who solves crimes and mysteries in his small town. The books are written by Donald J. Sobol.
The Cam Jansen mystery series features a girl named Jennifer Jansen, nicknamed Cam, who has a photographic memory and uses her skills to solve mysteries. The books are written by David A. Adler.
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories are a series of mystery books featuring a teenage girl named Nancy Drew who solves crimes and mysteries. The books were first published in 1930 and are still in print today.
The Dana Girls Mystery Stories are a series of mystery books featuring two teenage sisters, Louise and Jean Dana, who solve crimes and mysteries. The books were first published in 1934 and are still in print today.
The Nancy Drew Diaries is a spin-off series of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, updated for a new generation of readers. The books feature Nancy Drew as a modern-day teen detective.
Carolyn Keene is a pseudonym, so there is no 'real' Carolyn Keene. The name was created by Edward Stratemeyer, founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which produced the Nancy Drew mystery series and other book series.
Various writers have been hired to write under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, including Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries.
There are over 175 Nancy Drew books in total, including the original series, spin-offs, and adaptations.
Yes, the Nancy Drew books are appropriate for kids. They are intended for ages 8-12 and feature age-appropriate content and themes.
The Stratemeyer Syndicate published The Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, the Bobbsey Twins, the Rover Boys, and other book series, in addition to Nancy Drew.