Nancy drew author biography in the background

ByBrian Boone

There are probably only three detectives — who originated in books but came to be featured in all kinds of media — that are household names: Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Nancy Drew.

The first two are stodgy old guys invented by British writers. The third is a teenager (usually) and one of the most dynamic, progressive, and inspiring characters in American literature, let alone literature written for young readers.

Nancy drew author biography in the background

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More than 80 million copies of books have sold featuring the intrepid teenage detective who has the smarts, skills, and solutions to get out of any scrape she finds herself in, all while sleuthing around to solve mysteries of old clocks, hidden staircases, letters, and lockets.

River Heights' most famous, blue roadster-driving resident has been part of American culture for 90 years now, appearing in multiple book series, movies, games, and TV shows, including the CW's spooky new series. But of co