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Nancy Drew Clue Book #2
Last Lemonade Standing
Help investigate the case of a missing lemonade recipe with Nancy and her friends in the second book in an all-new, interactive Nancy Drew chapter book series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and solutions to the case!
Nancy, Bess, and George want tickets to see pop singer Katy Sloan play at the River Heights Amusement Park—but their parents say they’ve already filled their summer theme-park quota. So the girls decide to turn lemons into lemonade by earning their own tickets—with a lemonade stand!
Unfortunately Lily Ramos, a new girl in River Heights, has the same idea. She’s the niece of the owner of the town’s newest and hottest café, and her stand is equipped with café tables, gourmet treats, and a rolling library cart! Good thing Nancy has a secret Hannah’s family lemonade recipe!
The girls are all set to whip up the lemonade—until the recipe is replaced by a blank sheet of paper! Nancy, Bess, and George set out to find the thief! Could it be Lily, whose stand may be fancy but whose lemonade is totally yucky? Or a sneaky contestant on Ready, Set, Cook! , the hot new kids’ cooking contest show? It’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
Nancy, Bess, and George want tickets to see pop singer Katy Sloan play at the River Heights Amusement Park—but their parents say they’ve already filled their summer theme-park quota. So the girls decide to turn lemons into lemonade by earning their own tickets—with a lemonade stand!
Unfortunately Lily Ramos, a new girl in River Heights, has the same idea. She’s the niece of the owner of the town’s newest and hottest café, and her stand is equipped with café tables, gourmet treats, and a rolling library cart! Good thing Nancy has a secret Hannah’s family lemonade recipe!
The girls are all set to whip up the lemonade—until the recipe is replaced by a blank sheet of paper! Nancy, Bess, and George set out to find the thief! Could it be Lily, whose stand may be fancy but whose lemonade is totally yucky? Or a sneaky contestant on Ready, Set, Cook! , the hot new kids’ cooking contest show? It’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
96 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2015
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About the author
Carolyn Keene
1,072 books3,951 followersCarolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people- both men and women- over the years. The company that was the creator of the Nancy Drew series, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired a variety of writers. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
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June 30, 2016
So I finally got my boxset with 4 books of this series. Now I can finally continue reading this series, because I loved the first book so much.
And this one was definitely just as fun as the first book, though you can clearly see that Nancy is really in the beginning phase of being a detective. Sure, she knows a lot, but there are things that would be the first thing the adult Nancy would check out, that this Nancy neglects, or doesn’t notice. It is really interesting to see, and it also makes me curious to see how this Nancy will grow. How she will learn from what she does here, how she will gain experience.
Because the whodunnit in this book? At first I didn’t know, but then hints are thrown around, hints obvious for the reader, but not so obvious for Nancy and her friends. It is a whodunnit that was interesting, and I am delighted that they added it. Sure, it is a bit anti-climatic, since you expect something different from the Nancy series, but I still couldn’t hate it. If anything this will learn Nancy to check other factors as well beyond those she automatically checks.
Of course, I won’t tell you the whodunnit, if you want to know, just read the book. See if you can deduce the whodunnit.
I really like the characters, Nancy is just so much fun, though I wish she would have been a bit more honest. Hannah is like her mother, and I am sure that while she might be disappointed, she would still love Nancy and still would trust her. So I was kind of hoping that Nancy would spill the beans. Just let Hannah know. But she didn’t.
However, I could forgive her, because I could also see why. I know the feeling of a being a kid and being trusted with something, only to have something happen. You are not sure what to do. You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, you want to figure things out first by yourself.
I really loved how dedicated she was to the case, and how hard she worked to solve the mystery. But not only that, it was also really good to see her and her friends work so hard to get tickets for the concert. Often kids might just give up, but not these 3, they will work until the end.
Bess was typical Bess. She is the same as in the books, but also as in the games. She is a great friend, but not such a good detective at times. But she is still a very fun character, and I like her a lot. Where Nancy is more down-to-earth, George is a bit boy-ish and active (and in the newest books, also the love for gadgets), Bess brings the fun and also the fashion, and of course her love for food. She just balances it all out and brings an extra sparkle to the series.
I am not entirely sure if I would drink that lemonade, the idea of strawberries + lemons sound OK. But to add honey and mint in it? Nah.
The ending was nice, but I was a bit sad that things got solved that way. They worked so hard, and then this happens?
I also love the added illustrations, it is a new look for Nancy and her friends, though they still have a lot of characteristics from the previous series.
This was definitely a fun book and I really enjoyed it a lot. I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
And this one was definitely just as fun as the first book, though you can clearly see that Nancy is really in the beginning phase of being a detective. Sure, she knows a lot, but there are things that would be the first thing the adult Nancy would check out, that this Nancy neglects, or doesn’t notice. It is really interesting to see, and it also makes me curious to see how this Nancy will grow. How she will learn from what she does here, how she will gain experience.
Because the whodunnit in this book? At first I didn’t know, but then hints are thrown around, hints obvious for the reader, but not so obvious for Nancy and her friends. It is a whodunnit that was interesting, and I am delighted that they added it. Sure, it is a bit anti-climatic, since you expect something different from the Nancy series, but I still couldn’t hate it. If anything this will learn Nancy to check other factors as well beyond those she automatically checks.
Of course, I won’t tell you the whodunnit, if you want to know, just read the book. See if you can deduce the whodunnit.
I really like the characters, Nancy is just so much fun, though I wish she would have been a bit more honest. Hannah is like her mother, and I am sure that while she might be disappointed, she would still love Nancy and still would trust her. So I was kind of hoping that Nancy would spill the beans. Just let Hannah know. But she didn’t.
However, I could forgive her, because I could also see why. I know the feeling of a being a kid and being trusted with something, only to have something happen. You are not sure what to do. You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, you want to figure things out first by yourself.
I really loved how dedicated she was to the case, and how hard she worked to solve the mystery. But not only that, it was also really good to see her and her friends work so hard to get tickets for the concert. Often kids might just give up, but not these 3, they will work until the end.
Bess was typical Bess. She is the same as in the books, but also as in the games. She is a great friend, but not such a good detective at times. But she is still a very fun character, and I like her a lot. Where Nancy is more down-to-earth, George is a bit boy-ish and active (and in the newest books, also the love for gadgets), Bess brings the fun and also the fashion, and of course her love for food. She just balances it all out and brings an extra sparkle to the series.
I am not entirely sure if I would drink that lemonade, the idea of strawberries + lemons sound OK. But to add honey and mint in it? Nah.
The ending was nice, but I was a bit sad that things got solved that way. They worked so hard, and then this happens?
I also love the added illustrations, it is a new look for Nancy and her friends, though they still have a lot of characteristics from the previous series.
This was definitely a fun book and I really enjoyed it a lot. I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
September 11, 2024
Nancy Drew and her best friends (George and Bess) have a lemonade stand business in the hopes of buying tickets for a concert at the summer's amusement park. The girl's business is slow, and they find out that a neighbor also has a lemonade business, so they need to be creative to earn enough money. Nancy knows Hannah, her housekeeper, and maternal figure, makes a killer strawberry lemonade. With a lot of begging, Hannah provides them with the recipe while swearing them to secrecy about the ingredients. Nancy writes the recipe down on her favorite ladybug stationery, which ends up on the lemonade stand, where it disappears after a bit of commotion. Where did it go? Nancy can't let Hannah's secret recipe disappear, so along with Bess and George, they begin their investigation.
The amateur sleuths, Nancy, Bess, and George, employ some unique investigative techniques. For instance, George will surprise readers by snatching a recorder from a younger child's hands to learn more about a potential suspect's whereabouts and lemonade plans.
The book cleverly involves the reader in the mystery-solving process. The main clue is revealed earlier in the story, allowing readers to use their deductive reasoning skills. The illustrations are not only cute but also aid in the reader's understanding of the story. The pullout page for readers to use deductive reasoning to find the culprit before the last chapter is a brilliant addition, making the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Overall, this is a charming Nancy Drew book that I wholeheartedly recommend to fans. It's a delightful read that captures the spirit of the series.
The amateur sleuths, Nancy, Bess, and George, employ some unique investigative techniques. For instance, George will surprise readers by snatching a recorder from a younger child's hands to learn more about a potential suspect's whereabouts and lemonade plans.
The book cleverly involves the reader in the mystery-solving process. The main clue is revealed earlier in the story, allowing readers to use their deductive reasoning skills. The illustrations are not only cute but also aid in the reader's understanding of the story. The pullout page for readers to use deductive reasoning to find the culprit before the last chapter is a brilliant addition, making the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Overall, this is a charming Nancy Drew book that I wholeheartedly recommend to fans. It's a delightful read that captures the spirit of the series.
April 12, 2019
Wasn't sure how I would feel about this Nancy Drew. Had this new iteration taken away the spunkiness and daredevilry of the 1930s Nancy? As it has a new, younger audience, would the cases be banal and simplistic? Not at all. Well, yes, Nancy's case here definitely doesn't entail chasing down thieves who are trying to kill her. But, it still has the suspense and smartness, maybe more smartness, in a whodunnit. Nice pilot twist and good lesson about not jumping to conclusions. Actually influenced my 6-year-old niece who added the lemonade recipe to her recipe book and planned out her own summer lemonade stand with sugar cookies and filled cupcakes. It also got her to do math, calculating how many at what prices to determine her profit. Yes, she first thought $2 was a good price for a cup and 8 cookies were enough. Fun read for children.
September 4, 2017
Keene, Carolyn Last Lemonade Standing (Nancy Drew Clue Book #2). Simon & Schuster, 2015. $5.99. Content: G.
Nancy Drew and her Clue Crew set up a lemonade stand to earn money to attend a concert. But when their super-secret strawberry-lemonade recipe disappears, the concert is the last thing on their minds; finding the culprit is their new priority.
This spinoff series introduces a younger Nancy Drew to a new generation of children. The mystery adds some fun suspense and will likely keep many readers guessing. The frequent pictures, amusing dialogue, and relatable characters add some fun to the story.
EL -- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist
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Nancy Drew and her Clue Crew set up a lemonade stand to earn money to attend a concert. But when their super-secret strawberry-lemonade recipe disappears, the concert is the last thing on their minds; finding the culprit is their new priority.
This spinoff series introduces a younger Nancy Drew to a new generation of children. The mystery adds some fun suspense and will likely keep many readers guessing. The frequent pictures, amusing dialogue, and relatable characters add some fun to the story.
EL -- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2017...
November 26, 2017
I didn't love this book as much as the first one. The mystery was too easy to solve. I think even little ones might figure it out quickly. My main thing was: Nancy told a suspect they were wrong for lying but she, Bess & George lied about 4 separate times in the book to protect their own hides. Not a great message to send little kids. I mean, hypocrites are the worst. Am I right?
January 25, 2024
I read this with my daughter, and we both really enjoyed it! It was a cute mystery with great characters. I’ll always remember taking turns reading this out loud with my daughter—it’s the first chapter book she’s actually read passages of herself! :)
March 4, 2024
Perfect for my 7yo. She loved listening to it and figuring out how to solve it. This is the first Nancy Drew series of any type she’s reading and she can’t wait for more. we’ll definitely check out more in the series.
February 5, 2020
I liked that they were looking for something, but it turned out it was in front of them the whole time.
October 3, 2020
Cute Nancy Drew and chums at age 8 solving mystery...
March 12, 2022
Super cute!
August 19, 2022
This is an amazing and interesting book with an interactive page. I enjoyed the story and would like more like this.
March 13, 2024
Wanted to read some newer versions of the Nancy Drew series.
Cute book, easy to figure out, but I think kids would like it.
Cute book, easy to figure out, but I think kids would like it.
June 11, 2024
They solved the mystery!
February 2, 2017
10 out of 10 it was totally amazing just like the other Nancy Drew book.
November 9, 2015
A quick read for my reading challenge. It was cute, reminded me of when I was a kid and couldn't get enough of Nancy Drew mysteries!
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