Book 21

Double Take

by Carolyn Keene

Published 21 July 2009
In Treasure Trouble, Nancy, George, and Bess are headed to Barnacle Beach for a pirate-themed birthday party. But when the treasure chest filled with party favors disappears, playtime is over. With the help of a mysterious treasure map, the Clue Crew needs to reclaim the missing loot before the party’s completely ruined. In Double Take, the Clue Crew has competition—one of their classmates has started a rival sleuthing club! Can Nancy and the girls solve the latest case before the phony detectives do?

Book 22

Unicorn Uproar

by Carolyn Keene

Published 8 September 2009
The Great Unicorn Caper!

Sparkle the unicorn has gone missing from the town's medieval festival. Did third-grade diva Destiny Delgado or the mischievous Toby Leo steal Sparkle? Or did the wand Nancy bought from the fortune-teller make Sparkle disappear? Once again it's up to Nancy, Bess, and George to look for clues and find the culprit. Follow the Clue Crew as they solve this magical mystery!

Book 23

Babysitting Bandit

by Carolyn Keene

Published 10 November 2009
Whoa, baby!

When a neighbor hires Nancy, Bess, and George to take care of her eighteen-month-old identical twins, the girls are happy to help. After all, the Clue Crew has stopped would-be thieves, uncovered scams, and recovered stolen objects -- how hard can watching a couple of babies be?

But being a mother's helper is trickier than they thought, especially when the twins' toys start disappearing. Can the Clue Crew look after the babies and figure out who's taking the toys, or are they in too far over their heads this time?

Book 24

Princess Mix-up Mystery

by Carolyn Keene

Published 29 December 2009
In Princess Mix-up Mystery, Nancy Drew and her friends must uncover a stinky plot at the local princess makeover beauty parlor. Who switched out the delicious-smelling Strawberry Spritz spray for one that smells like rotten eggs and turns the girls’ hair blue?

Book 25

Buggy Breakout

by Carolyn Keene

Published 9 March 2010
In Buggy Breakout, spring has sprung, bringing...bugs? The Clue Crew must use their best detective skills to recover the Bug Club’s prize insect.

Book 26

Camp Creepy

by Carolyn Keene

Published 4 May 2010
In Camp Creepy, the girls take a school trip to Taos, New Mexico! A classmate’s uncle has opened a new camp and the kids of River Heights Elementary are invited to come test it out. But when a series of mysterious incidents ruin Nancy’s art project, Nancy thinks something eerie is at work. Could she have upset the Taos Indian spirits?

Book 27

Cat Burglar Caper

by Carolyn Keene

Published 14 September 2010
In Cat Burglar Caper, someone is stealing kittens from the local pet store! Fortunately for the cats, Nancy and her friends are on the case….

Book 28

Time Thief

by Carolyn Keene

Published 4 January 2011
A mystery for the history books! River Heights Elementary School has been waiting a generation for this day to come. All the kids in Mrs. Ramirez’s class, including Nancy Drew and her friends Bess and George, have gathered to watch Principal Newman dig up the time capsule that was buried over 30 years ago. But, when it’s unearthed, a very important vintage doll is missing from the capsule. How is that possible? It’s been buried this whole time. Did a classmate steal it before the dig? Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are on the case!

Book 29

Designed for Disaster

by Carolyn Keene

Published 3 May 2011
Eight-year-old supersleuth Nancy Drew must solve a crime of fashion!

Nancy Drew and her classmates have the chance to submit their own fashion designs to a big-time competition—and the chance to model their designs in a fashion show. On a team with her best friends George and Bess, Nancy comes up with some truly original clothing ideas and her team is chosen! But someone keeps sabotaging the contest along the way—stealing designs, hiding sample pieces, and tripping up the models. Can the Clue Crew find the culprit before the River Heights fashion show is canceled

Book 30

Dance Off

by Carolyn Keene

Published 13 September 2011
Dance fever has hit River Heights! Kids Can Dance, the famous reality tv show, is holding auditions at River Heights Elementary. Nancy and her friends are eager to try out, and meet the famous host, Bryce Brown. But when something goes wrong with every dancer's equipment, music, or routine, could someone be trying to ruin the River Heights try-outs? Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are on the case!

Book 31

The Make-a-Pet Mystery

by Carolyn Keene

Published 3 January 2012
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are out to solve the case of a stolen stuffed animal.

River Heights has gone gaga over Make-a-Pets! Nancy and her friends are excited to make their own cuddly stuffed animals—and play the online game Petopia that goes along with Make-a-Pet animals.

But when Nancy’s friend, Violet, discovers that Hoppity, her Make-a-Pet, is missing, the Clue Crew is called on to help find the missing bunny. It seems there are a few possible suspects—including Violet’s best friend, Sonia, who claims Violet stole the idea about Hoppity from her. Could Violet’s best friend be the culprit? Or is the real thief even more of a surprise?

Book 32

Cape Mermaid Mystery

by Carolyn Keene

Published 1 May 2012
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are off to the beach-and sleuthing for ghosts!

Nancy and her friends are headed for the shores of Cape Mermaid, New Jersey, where they are hoping to spend a fun-filled week. But as soon as they arrive at an old inn on the beach, strange things start to happen-spooky noises, a message for help, and a possible ghost sighting. Could the rumored ghost of Cape Mermaid actually exist? Or is there more to the story than meets the eye? It's up to the Clue Crew to solve the mystery!

Book 33

NDCC #33:The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle

by Carolyn Keene

Published 25 September 2012
When the plans for the annual pumpkin decorating contest are smashed, Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are on the hunt for a Fall Festival felon.

It's autumn in River Heights, and that means it's time for the annual Fall Festival! Nancy, Bess, and George are excited for a whole week of games, rides, delicious treats, and the famous pumpkin-decorating contest. They are all participating for the first time this year!

But the day the girls are set to compete, all the designs for the contest are stolen and the decorating supplies are destroyed. If the culprit doesn't come forward, the contest will be canceled-and a River Heights tradition will be ruined. It's up to Nancy and the Clue Crew to solve this pumpkin patch mystery!

Book 34

Identity Theft

by Carolyn Keene

Published 27 January 2009
With George and Bess's help, I joined the online group BetterLife to unmask the identities of some nasty cyberbullies who were harassing a friend of Bess's sister online. Little did I know that my sleuthing would lead me into even more trouble!

Now the cyberbullies are after me. Someone has hacked into my BetterLife account and manipulated my avatar to do things I would never do in real life.

Now this case is personal. My friends and I need to do some major cybersleuthing to identify the bullies before it's too late!

Book 34

Cupcake Chaos

by Carolyn Keene

Published 5 March 2013
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are out to find a cupcake culprit!

Spring has sprung in River Heights, along with a brand-new cupcake café! The Lucky Ladybug, run by twin bakers and celebrities Gwendolyn and Carolyn Porter, is the talk of the town. Nancy, Bess, and George can’t wait to taste some of the delicious cupcakes!

But on the day of the opening, the ceremony—and the cupcakes—are ruined by hundreds of live ladybugs that invade the store. It’s up to Nancy and the Clue Crew to get to the bottom of this cupcake disaster before the Lucky Lady Bug Cupcake Café has to close for good!

Book 35

Cooking Camp Disaster

by Carolyn Keene

Published 9 July 2013
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew need to discover who’s tricking their taste buds!

Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to be spending some of their summer at Kid Kuisine, a cooking camp where they are going to learn how to make delicious treats from Chef Giorgio. At the end of the camp, they will be cooking for their families—and someone will win Best Chef!

But after a few days, it’s clear that one of their fellow campers is not as excited as they are. From salty brownies to super-spicy pizza, things are not as yummy as they should be: Someone is sabotaging the food. Could it be the stuck-up Jeremy, who is intent on winning Best Chef? Or the chef’s assistant, who might have hidden motives of her own? It’s up to the Clue Crew to figure out who’s ruining the recipes—and everyone’s appetite!

Book 36

The Secret of the Scarecrow

by Carolyn Keene

Published 12 November 2013
Excited when their class is chosen to design a scarecrow for the town's biggest department store window, Nancy, Bess, and George are on the case when the scarecrow is stolen from Bess' porch and the list of suspects includes a troublemaking Deirdre Shannon.

Nancy, Bess, and George are thrilled when their class is asked to design a scarecrow for the town's biggest department store's window, but when the scarecrow is stolen from Bess's porch, it is up to the Clue Crew to save the day. Book #36

Book 37

The Flower Show Fiasco

by Carolyn Keene

Published 25 March 2014
Nancy, Bess, and George are Mimsy Bourret's VIP guests to the flower show where she will showcase her roses, but when the prized flowers go missing, the girls investigate.

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are eager for some floral fun, but first they will have to find the missing flowers. Book #37

Book 38

A Musical Mess

by Carolyn Keene

Published 8 July 2014
Grades 1-4

The show must go on, and it is up to Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew to track down a missing performer in this musical mystery. Book #38

"The show must go on--and it's up to Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew to track down a missing performer in this musical mystery! It's opening day of the first Broadway musical to hit River Heights, and Nancy, Bess, and George are thrilled that they get to sit in the front row! The famed production of Francie is the talk of the town, especially because it stars a very talented pooch named Sammy! But on the day of the show it's clear that the Sammy onstage is an imposter--who ends up ruining the performance. It's up to the Clue Crew to find the real doggy star before the show leaves town. But with a long list of suspects and a practical jokester wreaking havoc around River Heights, this is an especially tough case to crack. Can the Clue Crew find the missing star before the curtain comes down for good? Or will this be a real musical mess?" --

Book 39

When a statue is broken during her class' overnight trip to the museum, Nancy, Bess, and George try to get to the bottom of the mystery and find those responsible.

A night at the museum and a broken sculpture lead to artistic injustice, unless Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew can find the true culprit. Book #39