The Ice Cream Scoop

Nancy Drew: Notebooks #6

by Carolyn Keene

Nancy, Bess, and George pick the perfect subject for their class science ice cream! But when they study ice cream at two ice cream shops, they find a conspiracy to close one of the shops.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Middle Grade, Crime, Fiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

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 In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.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

[Sarah Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for ages 7-9

[Aileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book I have ever read when I was kid and I loved it then. Now, I read it again to follow a challenge to “re-read a book that you loved as a child.” It was nice to read it once again and relive some childhood memories.

Fun and quick story about a simple mystery.

[Cena Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read aloud with Stormy. She says 4 stars and I give it 3.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute.

[Chris Comden · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Ice Cream Scoop by Carolyn Keene
Series: yes Nancy Drew Notebooks #6
Format: Softcover
Stars: 4
Recommend: Yes
Would Reread: No



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[G · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way author described ice cream made me want to buy all the ice cream in the world . I loved the book more because of ice cream.

[Miri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone is sabotaging the ice cream shop, ordering large amounts of ice cream, shutting off the freezer so everything melts and pouring salt into the mixture. Nancy, Bess and George must find the sweet saboteur before they run the ice crime shop out of business!

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

i thoughtit was good but not good word chos

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never knew Ice Creams could be used for taking sweet revenges. A cute little mystery for the cute little kids!

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

cool!!!!!

[steggie721 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[emma grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read in 2005-6....I actually remember really liking this one.

[Brylee Ure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

[Yasuko · Rating 2 out of 5]

2011.6.20 9731words

[matilde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This May be one of my favorite off the nancy drew notebooks. Maybe because it is revolving around ice cream?