Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys

For over 75 years, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys have continued to reign asthe preeminant teen detectives of young adult fiction. The two series,actually composed by numerous authors under one penname for each, containhundreds of books and spin-offs, and have been beloved by generations ofchildren. These books and their memorabilia have endured generational andcultural change since they were first published in the 1930s, and continueto be favorites of girls and boys all over the world. Carole Kismaric and Marvin Heiferman, in their beautifully illustrated anddesigned book, explore the genesis of the two series, their history anddevelopment through the years, and above all their cultural significance. Inan age that has seen dramatic changes in the interests and habits ofchildren, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys remain favorites among young readers,and have served as models and predecors for many current fictional youngsleuths.The Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boysis theperfect book for their fans of all ages who want to reminisce, understandand explore the worlds of their favorite teenage detectives.Heiferman, Marvin is the author of 'Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781416549451 and ISBN 1416549455.