Hey,fellow sleuths!
I’m sorry for the long wait but I’ve finally finished my review for-Nancy’s Mysterious Letter!
Description-The mystery begins when soon-to-retire mailman,Ira Nixon,has his mail bag stolen right outside the Drew home!Among the letters stolen was one from England,meant for Nancy Drew.
After finally acquiring the letter,Nancy discovers that it was actually meant for an heiress of the same name.
When Nancy begins her investigation,she discovers clues which lead her to believe that Ira’s half brother,Edgar,plans to marry this 2nd Nancy Drew and steal her inheritance!She also learns that he could be mixed up in a cruel scheme,betraying the trust of innocent people.
Can Nancy,our Nancy,undermine this criminal’s schemes and fnd the other Nancy before it’s too late?
Find out in-Nancy’s Mysterious Letter.
Ok,guys/girls,this will be my first time comparing the diferences between the original version and the revised version (I have the 1932 and 1968 versions)
,so,lets get started.
Both versions include an interesting reference to Red Gate Farm near the beginning (page 1 in the 1932,page 2 in the 1968 version)
The original stories are always longer.My 1932 version is 209 pages,my 1968 is 174 pages.There is obviously a differance.
If you compare these two books,there will,of course,be a differance in fashion.In the older version,Nancy’s hair is wavier and she normally wears skirts,not pants.
The pictures are more deailed in the originals and are so beautifull.
One of my favorite quotes was this-
“I get paid too,” Nancy said. “Of course,I can’t spend my pay,but it is a grand reward to unravel the mysteries I encounter.If I didn’t,they would worry me.”
This is a very interesting book and I would recomend both versions.
Bye!
mysteryplayer 
Hi Sassy, I’m back after computer troubles! š So cool comparing the two versions! š I’ve read the revised version, but haven’t yet read the first one – I want to, though! Finding out the differences is fascinating to me. I love the quote you gave from Nancy about her reward for unraveling mysteries – very cool! š I’ve been searching for pics of the first ones and comparing covers. It’s fun and I love seeing the various fashions a lot. š
Hi,Ann!
It’s good to have you back!
I completely agree-I love comparing the two!
I forgot to mention one thing-the originals only have one picture (the later ones have more throughout the book).I really need to add a picture of the illustrations to this post.
I’m glad you liked the quote.It really shows how much Nancy cares.(:
Thanks for reading my post,I’m glad you liked it!
Bye!
Hi Sassy – thanks! š
Seeing the illustrations is very cool. You do a really nice job! š
Yep, exactly, I think one of the things that makes Nancy Drew, and of course also the Hardy Boys, books so excellent is that they care about others and make a difference in the world. š
Thanks for posting it! š
Thanks for uploading the illustrations, Sassy! š Cool seeing both the revised and original! š You can feel the mystery and danger in both illustrations. I always like Ned’s protective ways. š