Nancy and her friends witness an explosion and the burning of a beautiful country mansion. Fearing its occupants may be trapped in the blazing building, they rush to the rescue, and unexpectedly find themselves confronted with a mystery that seems insoluble.
The first clue is an anonymous diary, its entries in a handwriting difficult to decipher. Who dropped the diary? Was it the stranger Nancy saw running away from the fire? What was he doing there? Finding out how Nancy discovers the answers to these questions makes for another exciting Nancy Drew mystery.
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"Nancy and Ned meet. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure, she helps a family and puts a bad guy who had been stealing patents from inventors. But... Nancy meets Ned Nickerson! And he is just the sort of character to make a young girl's heart swoon." — Jessi (4 out of 5 stars)
"Nancy and Ned meet. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure, she helps a family and puts a bad guy who had been stealing patents from inventors. But... Nancy meets Ned Nickerson! And he is just the sort of character to make a young girl's heart swoon."
" Nancy Drew books are fun. :3 "
" I'm pretty sure this was a sad book, a sad Nancy Drew one, but it was good. "
" book 7, 1962 rewrite of 1932 original "
" In this book we finally meet Ned. The handsome and helpful boyfriend of stylish and super smart Nancy! "
" I read every single one of these growing up--I thought she was the bees knees "
" An Awesome bk! "
" 4 stars for the appearance of Ned Nickerson "
" Don't let the boring title fool you...this is fast, action packed Nancy Drew. One of Nancy's most solid sleuthing efforts. "
" Such good book for children and YA to read. So many great lessons in it such a loyalty and friendship. If you're a parent and reading this entry make sure you expose your children to these books. "
" Not first reading (date below) "
" I'm really loving these Nancy Drew Books! "
" i think this is the book when Ned comes along :))) "
" I love mystery books. Nancy Drews are my favourite ones. "
" I love re-reading my old Nancy Drew books :) "
" I have read the whole Nancy Drew series. This would have to be one of my favorites of the whole series. "
" oh whatever idk...to tell you the truth these books SUCK. i hate them and they are stupid and they are ALL about things being stolen!! Where are the murder mysteries people?? "
" Another fun and exciting adventure with Nancy and her chums. :) I read the original of this story and enjoyed it. Maybe, at some point, I'll read the 'updated' version for a comparison. "
" A fun Nancy romp. "
" So mysterious ... "
" Eh just reading it foe fun !!! MMMM ..... OK "
" I've read all of the original Nancy Drew books, but I never liked tham as much as "The Hardy Boys." "
" liked other books better! "
" Yet another great Nancy Drew story. In this one she uses a diary to try and free a prisoner wrongfully accused. "
" not the greatest Nancy Drew book there is "
" actually my fave book in the series. "
" I think I read this one... Or at least a newer one of it... "
" Hi, am Riya (India)... I read The Clue In the Diary, it's an old one but I enjoyed it very much. Think it's a must read for all Nancy Drew fans and interesting! Read it......... "
" NAWW i love Nancy Drew! Finally, in comes Ned!! "
" I enjoy Nancy Drews, for a nice, easy read "
" Love Nancy Drew, great stories and mysteries. This series kept me interested and it was fun to see what she would get into. "
" Review by Ryan A.It took place back in the days of rotary phones. It had a lot of suspense. "
" I read all the Nancy Drew books (and the Hardy Boys) when I was a child, but I will admit that I have read them all again as an adult (a few years ago). The stories are old fashioned, but that's why I like them so much. "
Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the Nancy Drew mystery stories and the Dana Girls mystery stories, both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. In addition, the Keene pen name is credited with the Nancy Drew spin-off, River Heights and the Nancy Drew Notebooks.
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