Model Menace

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective #37

by Carolyn Keene

In Model Crime, the first book in the exciting new Model Mystery Trilogy, Nancy’s friend Sydney is getting married, but things keep going horribly wrong at the wedding. Who would want to ruin someone’s special day? In Model Menace, just as things seem to be settling down, a mysterious menace has sabotaged Sydney’s reception. Can Nancy stop the troublemaker before it’s too late?

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Middle Grade, Juvenile, Detective, Young Adult, Mystery Thriller

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2009

About the author

Carolyn 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 In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.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.

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really not enjoying this trilogy very much....

[The Bookworm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ratings: 2.8/5 stars

It was okay..

[Angelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really really enjoyed reading this book. I recommend it to 4th and above reading. The story was about Sydney & Vic were getting Married and someone was trying to sabotage their Wedding. It was a love story but a mystery for Nancy Drew to solve. In the end the person trying to sabotage the wedding, went to Sydney & Vic Honeymoon. The person sent a text message to Sydney, with a scary message.

[Jen Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book of the Model Mystery Trilogy. Nancy Drew, Bess, and George are excited about their friend and model, Sydney, getting married. Sydney has been getting threatening messages and dangerous pranks keep appearing as the happy bride and groom get ready to walk down the aisle. Will Nancy be able to find out who is trying to stop the wedding?

[Anjali · Rating 5 out of 5]

L.O.V.E.D. I.T.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great series, they all are!!!

[Angelina07 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good story to read of. It is my project also!

[Sharly · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved it soo much

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was very good.

[ScarBar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Aleena · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was good not the best but really fun it felt like I was watching a movie I love Carolyn keene's writing definitely give your kid a Nancy drew book and they'll love it trust

[Anaya Acton · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT BOOK