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Nancy Drew Clue Book #8
World Record Mystery
Help Nancy and her friends find a missing lucky headband so River Heights teen Katie can break the world record at the local arcade’s dance game in the eighth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.
Everyone in River Heights has shown up to watch Katie McCabe try to beat the world record for the Dance-A-Thon game. Judges are coming to the arcade to see how quickly she can spin across the electronic dance floor and how many points she can win.
But just as Katie’s about to get ready, she notices her lucky headband has gone missing! She always wears the blue, sparkly headband when she competes and knows she’ll bomb without it. Luckily, Nancy takes her Clue Book everywhere. Nancy, Bess, and George are on the case! Who is sabotaging Katie’s big day? Could it be the owner of the rival arcade, Michael Parker, who wanted the judges to see his world record sock attempt? Or May Bensen, the current Dance-A-Thon record holder? It’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
Everyone in River Heights has shown up to watch Katie McCabe try to beat the world record for the Dance-A-Thon game. Judges are coming to the arcade to see how quickly she can spin across the electronic dance floor and how many points she can win.
But just as Katie’s about to get ready, she notices her lucky headband has gone missing! She always wears the blue, sparkly headband when she competes and knows she’ll bomb without it. Luckily, Nancy takes her Clue Book everywhere. Nancy, Bess, and George are on the case! Who is sabotaging Katie’s big day? Could it be the owner of the rival arcade, Michael Parker, who wanted the judges to see his world record sock attempt? Or May Bensen, the current Dance-A-Thon record holder? It’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
96 pages, Hardcover
Published October 17, 2017
About the author
Carolyn Keene
1,136 books3,986 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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September 7, 2023
Nancy Drew Clue Book: World Record Mystery. Get ready for an amazing adventure where Nancy, her crew, and YOU have to solve a mystery about a missing headband and some crazy world records!
So, Nancy's friend Katie McCabe is like a superstar. She's about to break the world record for dancing on an arcade game – how awesome is that? But guess what? Right before the judge is about to come and see her dance moves, Katie's lucky headband disappears! Poof, just like that!
And you know what Nancy does? She jumps into detective mode, of course! She's like, "No way we're letting a missing headband ruin Katie's chance at breaking the record." Teamwork is super important, and Nancy, George, Bess, and YOU join forces to figure out who took the headband.
Now, here's the funny part. There's this boy named Michelle Malin, and he's all about trying to break a world record too. He's into this crazy thing where he stuffs socks on his foot – like, what?! But get this, he did it 48 times once, but nobody saw it, so it doesn't count. Now he's practicing like crazy to beat the world record of 45 times. Talk about sock madness!
Reading this book was like going on a roller coaster of fun and excitement. I mean, a dance-a-thon, missing headbands, and sock world records – who wouldn't want to read that? It's like being a detective right alongside Nancy Drew!
And guess what? I learned something super important from this book. It's all about staying fit and healthy. Dancing is like exercising, and the dance-a-thon is a fun way to stay active. I think my sister would totally love it, because she's a dancing superstar too!
So, if you're into mysteries, dancing, and having a blast, you've got to check out "Nancy Drew Clue Book: World Record Mystery." It's packed with clues, teamwork, and lessons about being healthy and having fun. I had a total blast reading it, and I bet you will too!
Keep on sleuthing, my awesome detective friends!
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/41Ztry2As1E?si=ByNVh...
So, Nancy's friend Katie McCabe is like a superstar. She's about to break the world record for dancing on an arcade game – how awesome is that? But guess what? Right before the judge is about to come and see her dance moves, Katie's lucky headband disappears! Poof, just like that!
And you know what Nancy does? She jumps into detective mode, of course! She's like, "No way we're letting a missing headband ruin Katie's chance at breaking the record." Teamwork is super important, and Nancy, George, Bess, and YOU join forces to figure out who took the headband.
Now, here's the funny part. There's this boy named Michelle Malin, and he's all about trying to break a world record too. He's into this crazy thing where he stuffs socks on his foot – like, what?! But get this, he did it 48 times once, but nobody saw it, so it doesn't count. Now he's practicing like crazy to beat the world record of 45 times. Talk about sock madness!
Reading this book was like going on a roller coaster of fun and excitement. I mean, a dance-a-thon, missing headbands, and sock world records – who wouldn't want to read that? It's like being a detective right alongside Nancy Drew!
And guess what? I learned something super important from this book. It's all about staying fit and healthy. Dancing is like exercising, and the dance-a-thon is a fun way to stay active. I think my sister would totally love it, because she's a dancing superstar too!
So, if you're into mysteries, dancing, and having a blast, you've got to check out "Nancy Drew Clue Book: World Record Mystery." It's packed with clues, teamwork, and lessons about being healthy and having fun. I had a total blast reading it, and I bet you will too!
Keep on sleuthing, my awesome detective friends!
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/41Ztry2As1E?si=ByNVh...
November 4, 2018
Not your mothers OR grandmothers Nancy Drew but a Nancy for today's Girl Power generation. Well written for a fun second/third grade reading series.
October 16, 2020
Cute - Nancy and crew look into a missing lucky item !
March 29, 2022
Super cute as always.
October 22, 2018
Nancy's friend Katie McCabe is trying to break the world record on the Danc-A-Thon arcade game but when her lucky headband goes missing Nancy and her friends need to find it so that Katie can compete. Suspects include Mr. Finn a rival arcade owner; Max Bensen, the current Dance-A-Thon world record holder; Michael Malone, who just wants to break a world record (any world record); or his little sister who loves to BeDazzle anything.
It is hard to get as worked up as the book gets about a missing headband, but it is a cute book nonetheless.
It is hard to get as worked up as the book gets about a missing headband, but it is a cute book nonetheless.
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