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The Secrets Of Girl Detectives, Patricia Bravender

Patricia Bravender

Did you have a secret desire to drive a blue roadster and explore haunted mansions? Did you have chums instead of friends? Did the words ‘mystery’ and ‘clue’ give you a tingle of excitement? If you answered yes to any of these questions you were probably a girls’ mystery series fan. You were not alone; these books have been widely read and remain extremely popular today. Some, like the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories are still in print. What is the secret to their enduring and widespread appeal? Why did we all want to be like Nancy Drew, or Cherry Ames …