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Nancy Drew Diaries #10
A Script for Danger
A film is being made in River Heights, and there's sabotage on the set in this tenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic mystery series.
Nancy's old friend and former paralegal to Carson Drew, Alex Burgess, is making a movie, and it's filming in River Heights! On the first day of shooting, Alex invites Nancy, Bess, and George on set for a behind-the-scenes peek at how a movie is made. George is excited for a closer look at the cameras and special effects, and Bess is mostly around to get a glimpse of the film's leading man: handsome actor Brian Newsome!
But right before the camera starts rolling there's an explosion in the catering area. Turns out someone put firecrackers in the coffeemaker. Not too long after that, Brian's costume is found streaked with blood. And threatening notes show up scrawled on the scripts: SHUT IT DOWN OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.
Can Nancy track down the set saboteur before the film's dangerous final scene? Or will the entire production go up in flames first?
Nancy's old friend and former paralegal to Carson Drew, Alex Burgess, is making a movie, and it's filming in River Heights! On the first day of shooting, Alex invites Nancy, Bess, and George on set for a behind-the-scenes peek at how a movie is made. George is excited for a closer look at the cameras and special effects, and Bess is mostly around to get a glimpse of the film's leading man: handsome actor Brian Newsome!
But right before the camera starts rolling there's an explosion in the catering area. Turns out someone put firecrackers in the coffeemaker. Not too long after that, Brian's costume is found streaked with blood. And threatening notes show up scrawled on the scripts: SHUT IT DOWN OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.
Can Nancy track down the set saboteur before the film's dangerous final scene? Or will the entire production go up in flames first?
177 pages, Paperback
First published September 22, 2015
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About the author
Carolyn Keene
1,020 books3,873 followersCarolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people- both men and women- over the years. The company that was the creator of the Nancy Drew series, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired a variety of writers. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
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January 21, 2020
Kind of a simple mystery. I figured out who the culpit was by the end of the second chapter.
July 25, 2022
Nancy Drew strikes again. She is a junior detective and solves cases throughout the whole series.
She likes to solve mysteries whenever she can.
She likes to solve them with her best friends Bess and George in River Heights where they live. Nancy
enjoys gathering as many clues as she can before she solves a mystery.
One of her best friends, and a former paralegal to Carson Drew--Alex Burness is making a movie, the good news is that it is filming in River Heights. So, the first day of filming, Alex invites Nancy, Bess and George on the set for a behind the scenes peek at how a movie is made. George is particularly excited to see a closer look at the cameras and special effects, and Bess is most around to get a glimpse of the film's leading man: handsome actor Brian Newsome!!!
However, right before the camera starts rolling there is an explosion in the catering area. It turns
out that someone put firecrackers in the coffeemaker. Not long after that, Brian's costume is found streaked with blood. And threatening nots show up scrawled all over the scripts: SHUT IT DOWN
OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.
With this much header information, can Nancy track down the set saboteur before the film's dangerous first scene? Maybe it will go up in flames? As we come to the end, can Nancy and/or you figure out who the baddie is?
Recommend. This is one of the best of her books. Happy Reading.
She likes to solve mysteries whenever she can.
She likes to solve them with her best friends Bess and George in River Heights where they live. Nancy
enjoys gathering as many clues as she can before she solves a mystery.
One of her best friends, and a former paralegal to Carson Drew--Alex Burness is making a movie, the good news is that it is filming in River Heights. So, the first day of filming, Alex invites Nancy, Bess and George on the set for a behind the scenes peek at how a movie is made. George is particularly excited to see a closer look at the cameras and special effects, and Bess is most around to get a glimpse of the film's leading man: handsome actor Brian Newsome!!!
However, right before the camera starts rolling there is an explosion in the catering area. It turns
out that someone put firecrackers in the coffeemaker. Not long after that, Brian's costume is found streaked with blood. And threatening nots show up scrawled all over the scripts: SHUT IT DOWN
OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.
With this much header information, can Nancy track down the set saboteur before the film's dangerous first scene? Maybe it will go up in flames? As we come to the end, can Nancy and/or you figure out who the baddie is?
Recommend. This is one of the best of her books. Happy Reading.
October 21, 2018
I knew who did it :'D Oh well :)
January 12, 2025
Lol I don't remember anything from this book, just that kid me loved it. I was obsessed with Nancy Drew and read every single book about her that I could find. I think if I reread them now, I wouldn't be able to handle the old stuff, but hey, I've changed a lot. For little kids that need to get into reading, I think these are perfect. Maybe not for teenagers though.
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April 24, 2017Nancy got invited to go on a set her friend was directing. First Nancy finds out that there has been an explosion at the catering area and nobody knows who it was. Next, there was costumes with blood on them and a whole in the ceiling with blood dripping form it. At the end, Nancy finds out who was behind all of this, and it turns out to be her friend Brian who has one of the lead roles in the movie. I recommend this book to a sixth grader who enjoys mystery books and movies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2023
Rating: storming off/10
True-rating: 2.5
Update: It’s been a while. I started reviewing this series in September 2019, and the last review I made was in August 2020. I was doing school and stuff. Now I’m back ٩( ᐛ )و. I realized that I stopped at book #9 too, and not #10. How rude of me. Not that anyone in particular is seeking detailed reviews for these books, haha. I am doing this purely for my own amusement and love for the Nancy Drew IP. Let’s see if I remember how to review :o
Unspoils Section:
The book attempts to bring the culture of movie production to life, and as someone who doesn’t know much about these things, I don’t know if it succeeded (whether terms were used and defined accurately and such), but I think it was believable enough, aside from how quickly filming went along. Surprisingly or not so surprisingly, something else was painfully inaccurate; see spoiler section.
Although it’s been so long, A Script for Danger actually reminded me of the first books because of how many names we are meant to keep track of :< However, this time, the cast of suspects are well executed, each having their own potential motive. As such, I had no idea who the saboteur was until the end. Unfortunately, the reveal was absolutely deranged.
Spoils Section:
True-rating: 2.5
Update: It’s been a while. I started reviewing this series in September 2019, and the last review I made was in August 2020. I was doing school and stuff. Now I’m back ٩( ᐛ )و. I realized that I stopped at book #9 too, and not #10. How rude of me. Not that anyone in particular is seeking detailed reviews for these books, haha. I am doing this purely for my own amusement and love for the Nancy Drew IP. Let’s see if I remember how to review :o
Unspoils Section:
The book attempts to bring the culture of movie production to life, and as someone who doesn’t know much about these things, I don’t know if it succeeded (whether terms were used and defined accurately and such), but I think it was believable enough, aside from how quickly filming went along. Surprisingly or not so surprisingly, something else was painfully inaccurate; see spoiler section.
Although it’s been so long, A Script for Danger actually reminded me of the first books because of how many names we are meant to keep track of :< However, this time, the cast of suspects are well executed, each having their own potential motive. As such, I had no idea who the saboteur was until the end. Unfortunately, the reveal was absolutely deranged.
Spoils Section:
January 8, 2021
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Okay, so Nancy has to investigate sabotage-AGAIN. There has to be some sort of other mystery she can solve, but the publishers don’t seem to think so. The two previous Diaries books I read also featured sabotage as the main plot. I wonder what the Hardy Boys are up to because it seems Nancy Drew is in a rut with this series; if the publishers can’t come up with better mysteries, maybe the boys are given more variety. That’s not to say that the mystery is bad, it’s just that it’s been done before–repeatedly. Most people who read Nancy Drew books read more than one in the series, so it would make sense to change things up with each book.
The entire premise of the book is unbelievable. Alex, the director, was Carson Drew’s paralegal until two years prior, when he headed for Los Angeles to follow his dreams of making movies. And in just two short years, he’s helming a major motion picture with an A-list star. And that’s after starting out as a screenwriter. So he jumped from paralegal to screenwriter to director in a short time. He must have met the right people at the right time in order to have his dream fast-tracked like that.
And speaking of fast track, the movie is filmed quickly, too quickly to be realistic. I know this is a children’s book, but it’s inconceivable that despite the delays from the saboteur, filming of the movie takes place at breakneck speed, moving from one location to the next in a matter of a day or two. Any kid who reads this will think that’s how movies and TV shows are made, and we all know that’s just not true.
One thing I find interesting in the Diaries books is how the tables have turned on Bess and George’s relationship–with food. After 80 years of George fat-shaming Bess for wanting to eat, I’ve noticed that the writers have made George the one who is always hungry and wanting food or drink.
Like I mentioned, the story isn’t terrible, it’s just been done before. And even though it’s a little unrealistic with it’s depiction of how a film is made, Nancy and her chums do some real sleuthing. That part I liked. Sometimes in the books clues just land in Nancy’s lap without much work, and that annoys me.
Okay, so Nancy has to investigate sabotage-AGAIN. There has to be some sort of other mystery she can solve, but the publishers don’t seem to think so. The two previous Diaries books I read also featured sabotage as the main plot. I wonder what the Hardy Boys are up to because it seems Nancy Drew is in a rut with this series; if the publishers can’t come up with better mysteries, maybe the boys are given more variety. That’s not to say that the mystery is bad, it’s just that it’s been done before–repeatedly. Most people who read Nancy Drew books read more than one in the series, so it would make sense to change things up with each book.
The entire premise of the book is unbelievable. Alex, the director, was Carson Drew’s paralegal until two years prior, when he headed for Los Angeles to follow his dreams of making movies. And in just two short years, he’s helming a major motion picture with an A-list star. And that’s after starting out as a screenwriter. So he jumped from paralegal to screenwriter to director in a short time. He must have met the right people at the right time in order to have his dream fast-tracked like that.
And speaking of fast track, the movie is filmed quickly, too quickly to be realistic. I know this is a children’s book, but it’s inconceivable that despite the delays from the saboteur, filming of the movie takes place at breakneck speed, moving from one location to the next in a matter of a day or two. Any kid who reads this will think that’s how movies and TV shows are made, and we all know that’s just not true.
One thing I find interesting in the Diaries books is how the tables have turned on Bess and George’s relationship–with food. After 80 years of George fat-shaming Bess for wanting to eat, I’ve noticed that the writers have made George the one who is always hungry and wanting food or drink.
Like I mentioned, the story isn’t terrible, it’s just been done before. And even though it’s a little unrealistic with it’s depiction of how a film is made, Nancy and her chums do some real sleuthing. That part I liked. Sometimes in the books clues just land in Nancy’s lap without much work, and that annoys me.
September 30, 2022
As with the other books in the series, I enjoyed this story. I've been listening to the books in order on Hoopla. So far, my least favorites were the first two books, and now I can add this to the mix.
In this latest book, Nancy, Bess, and George find a mystery on a movie set. The director, a former intern of Nancy's father, asks Nancy and her friends to investigate a series of mishaps that occur on set. One thing that thoroughly confuses me about this series is Nancy's age. From a previous book, I know she is a student at Riverdale High in her teens. Presumably, she's around 17 or 18. But depending on the story you read, her age seems beyond that.
Furthermore, in this book, Nancy describes the director as a "friend." But how he be her friend when he's clearly several years older than her presumed age? It just makes no sense. Another thing I did not like is that, here again, the perpetrator seems to get away with their crimes.
With all this in mind, I thought this book was an OK listen. Enjoy!
In this latest book, Nancy, Bess, and George find a mystery on a movie set. The director, a former intern of Nancy's father, asks Nancy and her friends to investigate a series of mishaps that occur on set. One thing that thoroughly confuses me about this series is Nancy's age. From a previous book, I know she is a student at Riverdale High in her teens. Presumably, she's around 17 or 18. But depending on the story you read, her age seems beyond that.
Furthermore, in this book, Nancy describes the director as a "friend." But how he be her friend when he's clearly several years older than her presumed age? It just makes no sense. Another thing I did not like is that, here again, the perpetrator seems to get away with their crimes.
With all this in mind, I thought this book was an OK listen. Enjoy!
September 8, 2024
After my first two weeks back in the classroom, I have hit the wall. I had grandiose plans to read a sweeping saga but my body needed to catch up on sleep. Yesterday was recharge day, but I needed to read something, and for that, I could thank America’s favorite teen detective. Over the past two years, I have come to enjoy Nancy Drew in a way that I did not when I was deemed the correct age to read about her exploits. The Diaries series features Nancy as a high school sleuth and has given her the 21st century facelift that she desperately needed. As I have already finished my Christie of the month and am impatiently awaiting the new Inspector Gamache novel, Nancy Drew was the mystery I had on hand yesterday to spend a lazy few hours curled up on the couch. To River Heights, I go.
For the first time, a movie is being filmed in River Heights. I know from Nancy Drew history that River Heights is supposed to resemble Iowa City (go Hawks!), and twenty years ago the university town was still smallish enough to not merit a movie being filmed there. I haven’t been back in over twenty years, but with the publicity being generated in last few years, maybe it is time for Hollywood to come to Iowa City and not just a cornfield a few hours away. I am being sidetracked, but that is life knowledge and memories at their finest. Whenever Nancy stays in River Heights to solve a crime as opposed to going on vacation, I can’t help but think of Iowa City and the comparisons between the two locations. Alex Burgess, who had served as a paralegal under Nancy’s father, decided on a career change and became a Hollywood screenwriter turned director. He wanted to honor his home town by shooting his first movie Hamilton Inn there. The whole town has turned out to welcome the movie crew, including the mayor and other dignitaries. Because Burgess is friends with the family, Nancy, Ned, Bess, and George have front row seats to the spectacle. The cast includes A-list Hollywood actor Brian Newsome, a heartthrob, and Bess is giddy. All is going smoothly until there is literally a bang, and the crowds runs for cover. Could someone be tampering with the movie?
Enter River Heights’ most famous detective, who just happened to be on the scene. Alex Burgess introduces Nancy to the movie crew and convinces them that Nancy, Bess, and George should go undercover as reporters so they can snoop around and prevent sabotage. One thing seems to go wrong after another- Brian’s sweater soaked in “blood,” a missing necklace, a threatening note, and a falling spotlight. Who would want to shut down the filming of Hamilton Inn? The case as usual has a long list of suspects that Nancy has to weed out before it is too late. There is Alex’ sister Cora who appears jealous because she wanted to direct a movie first. Deputy Mayor Roberta Ely wants the film to leave so that River Heights can hold its annual Fourth of July Carnival. Being from the Midwest, I know that these are a huge deal, and at first she seems like the ideal suspect; however, most of these pranks appear juvenile. Nancy eliminates Roberta, but more suspects remain, including Brian’s agent Kendall, a first rate Hollywood snob. Of course, there are members of the cast and crew who are dissatisfied with the trajectory of their career, but they are professionals. None of them would want to sabotage a movie that could provide them with a career break, would they?
What I have enjoyed about the Diary series that did not exist in the original Nancy Drew books is that Bess and George help solve the mysteries rather than sitting around waiting for Nancy to do the work on her own. Other readers claim that this is not their favorite of the Nancy Drew series, but perhaps they wax nostalgia. It is easy especially in this competitive world to put down others who vie for the same positions and glory as you. I know it- I am a hyper competitive person who won’t let my kids win in cards or board games. My teenage kids know it and tell me that I am not pro-women. On the contrary, I want to see women do well, but if I am part of the equation, the competitive me turns on. Here in River Heights, Nancy, Bess, and George work as a team. They have been friends since forever and are genuinely happy for each other when one of them achieves a goal or award. Each of them know each other’s strengths and utilize them to solve mysteries. There might be snarky dialogue but it is done in a harmless way. Bess and George are cousins and Nancy is their best friend. If they say a line that might offend others, here it is done in jest. It is part of their friendship, and the reason I have enjoyed this series is because Bess and George are vital characters, not just also rans. Here, as in the other cases in the series, they both contribute vital contributions to solving the mystery.
Of course, Nancy discovers the mastermind behind the sabotage before it is too late, or, otherwise she would not be Nancy Drew. This series now has twenty five books, and I have read most of them and have generally been satisfied with the outcome and plot development. Nancy Drew is nearly one hundred years old, and I wonder what the writing consortium has in store for her 100th birthday. Will Nancy and Ned finally get married? Will Nancy, Bess, and George go to college together and utilize each of their majors to open their own PI shingle? Whatever direction Nancy Drew goes as the 21st century moves forward, I am sure to be along for the ride. And no matter how thrilling a case can get, as these are books geared toward younger readers, I know I can take a few lazy hours and read an entire case. A bonus is that my daughter took this book for easy reading as soon as I finished it, guaranteeing that Nancy Drew will be ensured of readership no matter how many facelifts she gets as writers look to spice things up for future generations of sleuths.
4 stars
For the first time, a movie is being filmed in River Heights. I know from Nancy Drew history that River Heights is supposed to resemble Iowa City (go Hawks!), and twenty years ago the university town was still smallish enough to not merit a movie being filmed there. I haven’t been back in over twenty years, but with the publicity being generated in last few years, maybe it is time for Hollywood to come to Iowa City and not just a cornfield a few hours away. I am being sidetracked, but that is life knowledge and memories at their finest. Whenever Nancy stays in River Heights to solve a crime as opposed to going on vacation, I can’t help but think of Iowa City and the comparisons between the two locations. Alex Burgess, who had served as a paralegal under Nancy’s father, decided on a career change and became a Hollywood screenwriter turned director. He wanted to honor his home town by shooting his first movie Hamilton Inn there. The whole town has turned out to welcome the movie crew, including the mayor and other dignitaries. Because Burgess is friends with the family, Nancy, Ned, Bess, and George have front row seats to the spectacle. The cast includes A-list Hollywood actor Brian Newsome, a heartthrob, and Bess is giddy. All is going smoothly until there is literally a bang, and the crowds runs for cover. Could someone be tampering with the movie?
Enter River Heights’ most famous detective, who just happened to be on the scene. Alex Burgess introduces Nancy to the movie crew and convinces them that Nancy, Bess, and George should go undercover as reporters so they can snoop around and prevent sabotage. One thing seems to go wrong after another- Brian’s sweater soaked in “blood,” a missing necklace, a threatening note, and a falling spotlight. Who would want to shut down the filming of Hamilton Inn? The case as usual has a long list of suspects that Nancy has to weed out before it is too late. There is Alex’ sister Cora who appears jealous because she wanted to direct a movie first. Deputy Mayor Roberta Ely wants the film to leave so that River Heights can hold its annual Fourth of July Carnival. Being from the Midwest, I know that these are a huge deal, and at first she seems like the ideal suspect; however, most of these pranks appear juvenile. Nancy eliminates Roberta, but more suspects remain, including Brian’s agent Kendall, a first rate Hollywood snob. Of course, there are members of the cast and crew who are dissatisfied with the trajectory of their career, but they are professionals. None of them would want to sabotage a movie that could provide them with a career break, would they?
What I have enjoyed about the Diary series that did not exist in the original Nancy Drew books is that Bess and George help solve the mysteries rather than sitting around waiting for Nancy to do the work on her own. Other readers claim that this is not their favorite of the Nancy Drew series, but perhaps they wax nostalgia. It is easy especially in this competitive world to put down others who vie for the same positions and glory as you. I know it- I am a hyper competitive person who won’t let my kids win in cards or board games. My teenage kids know it and tell me that I am not pro-women. On the contrary, I want to see women do well, but if I am part of the equation, the competitive me turns on. Here in River Heights, Nancy, Bess, and George work as a team. They have been friends since forever and are genuinely happy for each other when one of them achieves a goal or award. Each of them know each other’s strengths and utilize them to solve mysteries. There might be snarky dialogue but it is done in a harmless way. Bess and George are cousins and Nancy is their best friend. If they say a line that might offend others, here it is done in jest. It is part of their friendship, and the reason I have enjoyed this series is because Bess and George are vital characters, not just also rans. Here, as in the other cases in the series, they both contribute vital contributions to solving the mystery.
Of course, Nancy discovers the mastermind behind the sabotage before it is too late, or, otherwise she would not be Nancy Drew. This series now has twenty five books, and I have read most of them and have generally been satisfied with the outcome and plot development. Nancy Drew is nearly one hundred years old, and I wonder what the writing consortium has in store for her 100th birthday. Will Nancy and Ned finally get married? Will Nancy, Bess, and George go to college together and utilize each of their majors to open their own PI shingle? Whatever direction Nancy Drew goes as the 21st century moves forward, I am sure to be along for the ride. And no matter how thrilling a case can get, as these are books geared toward younger readers, I know I can take a few lazy hours and read an entire case. A bonus is that my daughter took this book for easy reading as soon as I finished it, guaranteeing that Nancy Drew will be ensured of readership no matter how many facelifts she gets as writers look to spice things up for future generations of sleuths.
4 stars
August 10, 2018
Have you every had the feeling while reading a book, you’re sitting at the edge of you seat, your 100% sure what the ending is like, you eyes keep flipping through the book, waiting to prove yourself right? Right............well that’s how I felt while reading Nancy drew. I have an eye for finding mystery books, and I am so glad that I found this series. ‘A script for danger’ is by far the best one out of all of them, cause you never see it coming, and once it’s all revealed, there’s nothing but a smile on you face. One amazing characteristic about mystery books, is that the end will always surprise you.
December 31, 2022
I was listening to this in the middle of a flat tire saga and I retained virtually nothing. I have zero memory of this book and I can only assume it was my steady and standard Nancy Drew that I've come to expect from this series. I remember it featured a film set up in Nancy's town and the head of craft services was sus. I really don't remember anything interesting or funny to remark because I was not present. My mind was otherwise occupied. Whoopsie-daisy.
July 14, 2021
I like mystery books so I thought this one was good.
August 29, 2021
I continue to just love this series!
September 6, 2021
uhh like 2.5? nothing really wrong with this one but nothing that great either. I'm still so in between with this series. but I don't want to stop reading them 😅
November 6, 2025
Very intriguing!!!
March 4, 2020
Choice book #3, quarter 3 POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Nancy Drew, A Script for Danger is written by Carolyn Keene, and is a mystery book.
This book takes place in a place called River Heights, where Nancy Drew lives.
Nancy Drew is a detective, and solves mysteries throughout the whole series. She likes to solve them with her friends, Bess, and George. Nancy likes to get lots of clues before she solves a mystery. She is thoughtful, and tries her best to help everyone out. I think she is a Static character, because she does not change throughout the book. She is still the caring and thoughtful detective till the end.
George, (Georgia) is another main character in the book. She is thoughtful, and likes making comments on things. She loves technology, and everything that has to do with programming. She is not a fan of fashion, and hates dresses. I think that she is a static character, because she also does not change. She still focuses on the mystery, and still loves technology.
Bess, is the last main character. She is George's cousin, and is the complete opposite of her. Bess loves fashion, and does not like technology, or anything that George likes. Bess is kind, caring, and compassionate. She cares for others, especially when solving mysteries. Again, I think that she is a static character, because she does not change, and she still loves fashion, and is still the kind person that she is.
The problem in this book, is someone has been sabotaging a new movie! Nancy Drew's friend, Alex, is making a new movie. But someone clearly does not want that to happen. Costumes have blood streaked across them, and there are threatening notes written on the scrips. Nancy Drew's job is to find out who is doing this and why. I think that this is person versus person, because someone is doing this, and the characters don't know who.
The author believes that if something bad happens, you do whatever it takes to make it right.
Text evidence:
1. There was blood on the costumes, and Nancy Drew did her best to find out where it came from and what was happening.
2. There were bad notes written on the scrips, and once again, Nancy Drew did her best to comfort the person who was affected by it, and to make it right again.
3. Someone hid firecrackers in a coffee machine. It scared everyone, and Nancy Drew tried to calm everyone down, and help her friends with what happened.
I liked this book, because you can follow along, and guess who sabotaged the movie, with the clues the book gives you. My favorite part of the book was when the firecrackers went off, and I thought it was funny that someone hid them in a coffee machine. I thought that this book felt complete, I really liked the amount of details put into this book, because it made the book more interesting to read. This book is a little different from other books that I've read. It reminds me of a book series called A-Z mysteries, where three friends try to solve mysteries together. I would not have done anything different if I was the author. I really liked this book, and I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
Nancy Drew, A Script for Danger is written by Carolyn Keene, and is a mystery book.
This book takes place in a place called River Heights, where Nancy Drew lives.
Nancy Drew is a detective, and solves mysteries throughout the whole series. She likes to solve them with her friends, Bess, and George. Nancy likes to get lots of clues before she solves a mystery. She is thoughtful, and tries her best to help everyone out. I think she is a Static character, because she does not change throughout the book. She is still the caring and thoughtful detective till the end.
George, (Georgia) is another main character in the book. She is thoughtful, and likes making comments on things. She loves technology, and everything that has to do with programming. She is not a fan of fashion, and hates dresses. I think that she is a static character, because she also does not change. She still focuses on the mystery, and still loves technology.
Bess, is the last main character. She is George's cousin, and is the complete opposite of her. Bess loves fashion, and does not like technology, or anything that George likes. Bess is kind, caring, and compassionate. She cares for others, especially when solving mysteries. Again, I think that she is a static character, because she does not change, and she still loves fashion, and is still the kind person that she is.
The problem in this book, is someone has been sabotaging a new movie! Nancy Drew's friend, Alex, is making a new movie. But someone clearly does not want that to happen. Costumes have blood streaked across them, and there are threatening notes written on the scrips. Nancy Drew's job is to find out who is doing this and why. I think that this is person versus person, because someone is doing this, and the characters don't know who.
The author believes that if something bad happens, you do whatever it takes to make it right.
Text evidence:
1. There was blood on the costumes, and Nancy Drew did her best to find out where it came from and what was happening.
2. There were bad notes written on the scrips, and once again, Nancy Drew did her best to comfort the person who was affected by it, and to make it right again.
3. Someone hid firecrackers in a coffee machine. It scared everyone, and Nancy Drew tried to calm everyone down, and help her friends with what happened.
I liked this book, because you can follow along, and guess who sabotaged the movie, with the clues the book gives you. My favorite part of the book was when the firecrackers went off, and I thought it was funny that someone hid them in a coffee machine. I thought that this book felt complete, I really liked the amount of details put into this book, because it made the book more interesting to read. This book is a little different from other books that I've read. It reminds me of a book series called A-Z mysteries, where three friends try to solve mysteries together. I would not have done anything different if I was the author. I really liked this book, and I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
December 26, 2022
A quick and fun read that was as hard to not be intrigued in as Bess was trying not to fangirl over a celebrity. Because, um, he played a handsome doctor. Isn’t that saying enough?
Basically, Nancy is invited to her new director friend Alex’s first movie behind the scenes before they film, because for some reason about ninety percent of Nancy’s friends are people several years older than her. Guess that’s a perk of solving mysteries for almost anyone.
The mystery’s plot and setup was well thought out and meticulously plotted. Each clue was organized in a way where the ending’s surprise wasn’t due to the final suspect, because everyone is at this point. But the main satisfying part of finishing this book is understanding the motive, opportunity, you get my drift.
A fan-cherished aspect of the Nancy Drew books are that they include the perfect balance of violence (ish) while at the same time maintaining the family friendliness.
If you’re a parent worried about the blood and dead bodies entwined with the word “mystery” and “detective”, nothing to fear, Nancy Drew would rather get hit by a falling light than let anything more gruesome happen!
(Spoiler alert: The falling light did indeed almost hit her, but that was the closest brush of death, it’s nothing that our energetic heroine isn’t used to.)
As for Nancy’s beloved best friends (who are very helpful but not helpful enough to be invited to a literal movie set because their friend’s an amateur sleuth, if you get my drift), Bess and George, along with the rest of the characters remain pretty static. In every single book, actually.
This is most likely because of the series beginning with a new storyline each time, and its novella length, so with horrible things escalating quicker than the movie director can yell “action”, there wasn’t much room for character development.
Each story the main characters’ personalities are flat and unchangeable, unless maybe when Bess was gushing about the movie star, Brian Newsome, who was naturally a big deal in this book, along with his co-star Zoe, though the other actors aren’t mentioned because of most of the crew’s names being brought up, and the amount of names are overwhelming when everyone could be a suspect, honestly.
If it was meant to confuse, it did the trick, though I’m not too pleased with the whole “reading a name and brushing it over because who the heck is that guy” type of mystery reading experience.
Overall, the book included witty lines from Nancy, close to no help from her best friends who tried their best though they were more like bodyguards than co-detectives, to tell you the truth, and a pretty simple and easy-to-get introduction about the behind the scenes of movies, and all the drama there is in Hollywood was summed up well.
Along with celebrity “I wish to be more famous than I already am” crap. Lots of it. Recommend “A Script for Danger” to ANY mystery lovers, that’s how broad the audience can be to this one.
Basically, Nancy is invited to her new director friend Alex’s first movie behind the scenes before they film, because for some reason about ninety percent of Nancy’s friends are people several years older than her. Guess that’s a perk of solving mysteries for almost anyone.
The mystery’s plot and setup was well thought out and meticulously plotted. Each clue was organized in a way where the ending’s surprise wasn’t due to the final suspect, because everyone is at this point. But the main satisfying part of finishing this book is understanding the motive, opportunity, you get my drift.
A fan-cherished aspect of the Nancy Drew books are that they include the perfect balance of violence (ish) while at the same time maintaining the family friendliness.
If you’re a parent worried about the blood and dead bodies entwined with the word “mystery” and “detective”, nothing to fear, Nancy Drew would rather get hit by a falling light than let anything more gruesome happen!
(Spoiler alert: The falling light did indeed almost hit her, but that was the closest brush of death, it’s nothing that our energetic heroine isn’t used to.)
As for Nancy’s beloved best friends (who are very helpful but not helpful enough to be invited to a literal movie set because their friend’s an amateur sleuth, if you get my drift), Bess and George, along with the rest of the characters remain pretty static. In every single book, actually.
This is most likely because of the series beginning with a new storyline each time, and its novella length, so with horrible things escalating quicker than the movie director can yell “action”, there wasn’t much room for character development.
Each story the main characters’ personalities are flat and unchangeable, unless maybe when Bess was gushing about the movie star, Brian Newsome, who was naturally a big deal in this book, along with his co-star Zoe, though the other actors aren’t mentioned because of most of the crew’s names being brought up, and the amount of names are overwhelming when everyone could be a suspect, honestly.
If it was meant to confuse, it did the trick, though I’m not too pleased with the whole “reading a name and brushing it over because who the heck is that guy” type of mystery reading experience.
Overall, the book included witty lines from Nancy, close to no help from her best friends who tried their best though they were more like bodyguards than co-detectives, to tell you the truth, and a pretty simple and easy-to-get introduction about the behind the scenes of movies, and all the drama there is in Hollywood was summed up well.
Along with celebrity “I wish to be more famous than I already am” crap. Lots of it. Recommend “A Script for Danger” to ANY mystery lovers, that’s how broad the audience can be to this one.
August 25, 2020
Definitely one of my top favorites in this series, hands down!
The mystery was genuine - there IS a pattern to these books, in that it’s someone Nancy doesn’t suspect, but there was such a huge cast for this book, a lot of whom Nancy wasn’t considering, that it definitely made it a lot more difficult. Added to that is the complication that multiple people carried out the crime, and I hit the first book in the series where while I had most of the puzzle pieces, I didn’t quite have everything.
I also actually found myself genuinely interested in the side characters, the plot, the overall goal of the book (filming a movie). Typically, NDD books don’t have follow-ups (or havent so far), but I would be thrilled if any of these characters showed up later, as part of another mystery.
Overall, this one was a welcome change from the last one, and one of my top faves for certain. Excellent job!
The mystery was genuine - there IS a pattern to these books, in that it’s someone Nancy doesn’t suspect, but there was such a huge cast for this book, a lot of whom Nancy wasn’t considering, that it definitely made it a lot more difficult. Added to that is the complication that multiple people carried out the crime, and I hit the first book in the series where while I had most of the puzzle pieces, I didn’t quite have everything.
I also actually found myself genuinely interested in the side characters, the plot, the overall goal of the book (filming a movie). Typically, NDD books don’t have follow-ups (or havent so far), but I would be thrilled if any of these characters showed up later, as part of another mystery.
Overall, this one was a welcome change from the last one, and one of my top faves for certain. Excellent job!
December 19, 2019
An interesting mystery fiction where Nancy, Bess and Geogre were involved in the filming process of a new and upcoming movie. However, several pranks kept on occurring during the filming, which hindered the filming progress as it affected the crew's time and budget for the film. It was as if someone wanted to sabotage the film. It was revealed that Bryan, the leading actor for the movie, was the one who caused the pranks as he wanted to show to the producers that he is capable to take on bigger roles, by setting up scenes which would make him the hero based on the comic "The Blue Ranger". He did this during the film as he had no time to plan out his own scenes and do them separately in his own time due to the filming schedule.
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December 31, 2022
I don't know if it's just because I'm picky about the Nancy Drew Diaries since the originals were so amazing, but I really didn't appreciate this 10th book as much as the others.
In the Nancy Drew Diaries series I like when Nancy gets in life or death situations because I get really excited. But she really didn't have that in this book. It's not that I don't like the series but the whole "sabotage" thing happens in almost every case. The plot was okay, I guess, but something just didn't click and made me not like it.
Again, I don't know if it's just me, but I'm not enjoying the Nancy Drew Diaries as much as the originals 🤷😕
In the Nancy Drew Diaries series I like when Nancy gets in life or death situations because I get really excited. But she really didn't have that in this book. It's not that I don't like the series but the whole "sabotage" thing happens in almost every case. The plot was okay, I guess, but something just didn't click and made me not like it.
Again, I don't know if it's just me, but I'm not enjoying the Nancy Drew Diaries as much as the originals 🤷😕
January 28, 2024
Nancy Drew and her friends, George and Bess, are excited about a film production in River Heights.
The film is a production by Nancy's friend, Alex, and the friends are invited to tour the production studio to glimpse the film industry. While at the studio, several odd occurrences are quickly recognized as forms of sabotage. Nancy is immediately on the case, trying to determine who is trying to sabotage her friend's movie. There are several suspects, but one character stands out as a beacon among the list of suspects. I found the mystery too quick to solve, and it could have been more enjoyable than some Nancy Drew stories.
The film is a production by Nancy's friend, Alex, and the friends are invited to tour the production studio to glimpse the film industry. While at the studio, several odd occurrences are quickly recognized as forms of sabotage. Nancy is immediately on the case, trying to determine who is trying to sabotage her friend's movie. There are several suspects, but one character stands out as a beacon among the list of suspects. I found the mystery too quick to solve, and it could have been more enjoyable than some Nancy Drew stories.
July 6, 2019
(Light spoilers) I really enjoyed how detailed the setting was, but getting characters mixed up was easy — the crew wasn’t well-defined. Also, this is the first time I’ve seen Nancy actually look a little dumb. She had nearly all the clues she needed pretty early on to at least have the culprit on her suspect list but saw key clues just to gloss over them until the final reveal.
Also, Nancy needs to stop putting people at the top of her suspect list for having a bad mood. Cora was just being a jealous sister, Nancy! It happens with siblings!
Also, Nancy needs to stop putting people at the top of her suspect list for having a bad mood. Cora was just being a jealous sister, Nancy! It happens with siblings!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2022
Decent entry in this series. A neutral one in a while, that does not have a negative ideology by the author that is relayed to children reading this book. Alex was unnecessarily mean to his sister and that plot point should have led to more than just her possible motive.
Also the first one in the series, where Nancy does not baselessly attack everyone connected to the case, and actually missing pretty big clues in the beginning of who the culprit is. Her not addressing these clues as they happened made me second guess my choice for the culprit.
Also the first one in the series, where Nancy does not baselessly attack everyone connected to the case, and actually missing pretty big clues in the beginning of who the culprit is. Her not addressing these clues as they happened made me second guess my choice for the culprit.
December 5, 2021
If you've read Nancy Drew books as a child and loved them, these simply evoke that nostalgia in a modern day setting.
Nancy,Bess, George, River Heights, mysteries.. It's all there.
In this one the friends try to figure out who is trying to sabotage a movie that is being shot in River Heights with one of their own being the director.
Throwback to childhood for sure!
Nancy,Bess, George, River Heights, mysteries.. It's all there.
In this one the friends try to figure out who is trying to sabotage a movie that is being shot in River Heights with one of their own being the director.
Throwback to childhood for sure!
August 18, 2022
I have to admit I didn’t guess who the culprit was as easily this time. I also wasn’t paying that much attention but I think that not being able to guess the culprit that easily was a pleasant surprise for me. I only figured it out after a certain lie came to light .
October 7, 2018
Run-of-the-mill Nancy Drew, not good but not terrible. If you can get past the annoyingly convenient plot device of a film director formerly working with Nancy's father therefore she gets inside looks to everything, it's alright.
December 8, 2019
This is actually nice compared to the other books, or I just took a break from reading Carolyn Keene's repetitive storytelling of sabotage and not calling the police instead of placing important events in the trust of a teenager, college student or what.
May 23, 2020
This was a fun addition to the series.
I have been impressed several times in this series how accurate the authors are about things from different industries. This one focused on the film industry, and I can tell the author did her (his?) research.
I have been impressed several times in this series how accurate the authors are about things from different industries. This one focused on the film industry, and I can tell the author did her (his?) research.
November 29, 2017
Nice update of a favorite for our family book club!
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