Title: Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock
Author: Carolyn Keene
Reading Level: middle-grade
Movie rating equivalent (in my opinion): G
It was very interesting to read this as an adult. In my pre-teen years, I loved Nancy Drew and read all these original books. I didn't remember them seeming quite so unrealistic back then. But I was young, and they are certainly written for young girls. And I think they are perfect for readers moving from early chapter books into middle-grade books. So while I can't say I enjoyed the story as an adult, I 100% feel this series has merit and is still a great choice, and I'm so glad my daughter loved it and is now on the 3rd in the series!!
If I had to apply a movie rating to this book, I'd definitely rate it a G. Though my daughter did say she felt anxious during a couple parts, it was nothing too scary. And there certainly aren't any other content concerns with language, mature themes, or otherwise.
Also, I may have
known this before, but I forgot it: Carolyn Keene wasn't a real
person!! It was a pen name for a variety of writers over the years. It
makes sense, of course, but I felt surprised when I googled it.
