Author: Carolyn Keene
Publication Date: May 10, 2016
Publisher: Aladdin
Series: Nancy Drew Diaries # 12
Nancy and her
friends are faced with another chilling mystery in this twelfth book of the
Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.
When Bess asks Nancy and George to be counselors at her old camp, they’re a little wary. After all, running around after a bunch of little kids doesn’t exactly sound like fun! But Bess promises that the girls will get to enjoy nature, relax by the lake, and play some sports. Plus, it will give Nancy a much-needed break from solving mysteries.
But trouble always finds Nancy Drew! After hearing the disturbing tale about a camper who had drowned in the lake years ago, Nancy dismisses it as a ghost story. But then something pulls her under water during a swim lesson—something eerily human, with long, silvery hair. And the next night her entire cabin's sleeping bags disappear—only to show up at the lake, soaked.
Now Nancy isn’t so sure if she believes in ghosts! All she knows is she has to do everything within her power to make sure her campers—and her friends—are safe. Which means she’d better get to the bottom of what’s happening at Camp Cedarbark.
When Bess asks Nancy and George to be counselors at her old camp, they’re a little wary. After all, running around after a bunch of little kids doesn’t exactly sound like fun! But Bess promises that the girls will get to enjoy nature, relax by the lake, and play some sports. Plus, it will give Nancy a much-needed break from solving mysteries.
But trouble always finds Nancy Drew! After hearing the disturbing tale about a camper who had drowned in the lake years ago, Nancy dismisses it as a ghost story. But then something pulls her under water during a swim lesson—something eerily human, with long, silvery hair. And the next night her entire cabin's sleeping bags disappear—only to show up at the lake, soaked.
Now Nancy isn’t so sure if she believes in ghosts! All she knows is she has to do everything within her power to make sure her campers—and her friends—are safe. Which means she’d better get to the bottom of what’s happening at Camp Cedarbark.
I
don’t want to believe it could be her. But I need to look into this.
Well,
I thought, straightening up as the words lifelong enemy replayed in my mind, you certainly won’t be the first.
As
nervous as I was this morning, I thought camp is really starting to feel like home.
I have rediscovered my childhood! I loved
reading Nancy Drew mysteries when I was a kid, and while these books are
nowhere near as suspenseful as the others, they are just as loveable. I just
discovered not too long ago and decided that I needed to start reading these,
and I am so glad I did. Nancy is her same spunk, spry self and really brings
back the feeling of comfort and warmth to her readers. The mystery was a bit
more juvenile than those that I am used to, but charming and enjoyable
nonetheless. I know that middle school girls and maybe even a bit younger will
really enjoy these stories. This one takes place at a summer camp, so it gives
readers that perfect segue into summer. School is almost out, but that doesn’t
mean kids need to stop reading! These books would be wonderful for a timid or
hesitant reader.
Not only
is this book filled with a great mystery that is sure to keep young minds
entertained, but it is also full of practical advice about friendship and
growing up. There is a young girl named Harper that is written to be “different”
or more “quiet” than the other girls. While trying to solve a spooky mystery,
Nancy also bridges the gap between these girls and helps Harper make friends
and not feel so left out. Nancy is someone that the girls in the book can
really relate to and I think this and her actions make her a great role model
for young readers. I am very excited for more of these cute, fun-filled reads.
***A free copy of this book was provided to me
by the publishers at Aladdin in exchange for an honest review***
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