The Secret at Shadow Ranch | 
pickIt‘s a pick because it‘s nostalgic, but this was a weaker entry for the series. Book 5 of the Nancy Drew series (#SeriesLove2024)
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pickIt‘s a pick because it‘s nostalgic, but this was a weaker entry for the series. Book 5 of the Nancy Drew series (#SeriesLove2024)
pickOnly a couple weeks behind on reading this one. It was a quick read with lots of trouble for Nancy! Phantoms, finding treasure and horseback riding.
so-so3✨ First I liked that this was set in Arizona. There was danger like the others especially the rock slide. Yikes! We finally have Bess and George which I was excited the most about. The mystery itself didn‘t grab much of my attention, but still a fun read. #NancyDrewBR
so-soI'd read the updated 1965 version of this book but some aspects still seemed very outdated and definitely cringey by today's standards. It was fun seeing Nancy and friends at a ranch setting but the plot was weaker than the previous #NancyDrewBR books. @Librarybelle
#gottacatchemall @PuddleJumper (prompt 12, Dubwool: Animal on cover)
#52bookclub24 (prompt 48,The word “secret“ in the title)
so-soI‘m in agreement with other readers that this isn‘t Nancy‘s strongest mystery. I found the dangers of dehydration and riding horses on mountain trails really scary though! The treatment of native peoples and culture is problematic now but probably considered progressive in the 1930s. Hopefully, the next book is better. Happy reading!
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Phantom horses and a treasure hunt equal another fun outing with Nancy and her friends. Not as much danger as the first 4 books and I cringed a little with the “costumes” for the dance but a fun read.
The other pic is my new needle safe. I thought Nancy Drew fans and #LitsyCrafters would get a kick out of it.
For everyone doing the #NancyDrewBR, I just discovered there's a video game based on this one.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/572740/Nancy_Drew_The_Secret_of_Shadow_Ranch/
There's a whole series of these video games, apparently. This one is at least 20 years old and doesn't look like it has aged well. The trailer was entertaining to watch though!
so-soI don‘t know what to make out of this one. The narrative with the curse was very interesting and would have been enough for me. I don‘t understand why there has to be a second narrative that mysteriously tangled to the first one? It is complete unnecessary and most explanations unlikely. I wonder if the series goes on like this? If yes, then it is quite foreseeable.
panThis original 1931 version was a bit boring. Lots of the girls getting lost on the trails near the ranch, or getting caught in a storm. This felt more like a story with wild coincidences at the end rather than a mystery. Discussing it with the #NancyDrewBR is fun though and I certainly don‘t 👎🏻 that!
pickI liked that Nancy left River Heights and found a mystery somewhere else. Even in this updated edition, the language was a bit dated in some parts (but definitely could've been worse). The overlapping mysteries were simpler than in previous books, but I enjoyed the descriptions of the scenery and all the rides on mountain trails. And I got to "meet" George and Bess! #NancyDrewBR
For those #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives keeping count every time she gets coshed on the noggin! 😂😂😂
pickFinished on Sunday for #NancyDrewBR I am giving this one a very soft pick, rounded up solely for nostalgia. I like that we have George & Bess now, even if their intro lacked (as did the mention of Ned that just dropped in). The mysteries lacked a bit & the problematic racism, cultural appropriation & fat shaming that appear in the 60s version are not great. Still, I love Nancy & these books with the good & bad, are a throwback to childhood days.⬇️
I am trying to keep up with my Nancy Drew reading - a bit late for today‘s discussion. But then I came across Ned - who is he? It sounds like he is Nancy‘s love interest, but he never came up before. And why is he in Europe?
I just went through a word search of the four first books to check if I missed something. But there wasn‘t anything. 🙈
so-soOh, Nancy. You are not aging well. The “subtle” ads for other books in the series are starting to irritate. The mystery is even more predictable than the earlier books, and I swear I‘ve seen this as a Scooby-Doo episode. 😂 The cultural appropriation was not funny, though, and I could feel my blood boil as Nancy & Co. went shopping for authentic “squaw dresses” as party costumes. 🤦🏻♀️ #NancyDrewBR
#LittenDetectives : it‘s time to discuss this month‘s #NancyDrewBR !
I have 5 questions posted as spoilers that can be found on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching #NancyDrewBR . This month‘s book & the varying editions made it a little hard for specific discussion points, so I posted some generic ones. Answer whenever, & feel free to post other thoughts in the comments.
Thanks for reading with me! Look for info about next month tomorrow!
rubyslippersreads, DebinHawaii, DGRachel, BarkingMadRead, Jennifer3, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, catiewithac, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, mrp27, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, Bren912, kwmg40, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, inthegreensandblues, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Charityann, Roary47, Pageturner1, KristiAhlers, peanutnine, PageShifter, julieclair5. During last month's discussion, @thebookhippie provided a couple of great articles regarding Nancy Drew, from racist depictions to book banning Nancy (links in comments).
I also came across an article about Nancy Drew and prejudice, race, and ablest narratives within the books (link in comments).
I think we're all balancing the enjoyment of reading these while acknowledging the issues presented. Any thoughts to share? #NancyDrewBR
4. As in past books in the series, Nancy has two mysteries to solve- which is true in both the original and the revised texts. Yet, the mysteries in both are somewhat different. What mysteries did Nancy have to solve in the edition you read, and what do you think of the methods Nancy takes to solve them? #NancyDrewBR
3. We (finally!) meet George and Bess, thankfully in both the original and revised texts. What are your thoughts on them? How do they help Nancy solve the mystery (or mysteries)? #NancyDrewBR
2. Think about the adventures/dangers presented in this addition to the series. Compare to the past 4 books we have read. How do the adventures/dangers Nancy faces compare or contrast to the prior books? Which episode in Shadow Ranch was the most memorable for you? #NancyDrewBR
1. We have seen in prior novels how much the story line between the original edition & the revised edition(s) has changed. For this month's book, the plot lines between the original (1931) & the revised (1965-present) are vastly different, one might even say completely different books with similar-ish titles.
Take a look at the edition information: http://www.nancydrewsleuth.com/mysterystories.html
Which edition did you read? #NancyDrewBR
so-soSo much kidnapping in these books! 😆 Probably my least favorite in the series so far. We go from an inn being sabotaged in the last book to a ranch being sabotaged in this one. Seems like they could have been a bit more creative. Fun setting though. I kind of missed Carson Drew and Hannah.
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so-soThis one just fell flat for me. #NancyDrewBR discussion coming up soon.
#BookSpinBingo #SeriesLove2024
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@Librarybelle
Maybe because I'm a native Phoenician, I liked this one the least so far. Too many stereotypical devices to count. We don't say “hombre“ or “sandstorm“ (it's a dust storm or haboob)--nor do we say “squaw“, which crudely refers to female genitalia. Dude ranches existed primarily around Wickenburg (The Dude Capital of the West in the 1950s), which is an hour NW of Phoenix. It was hard for me to take this story seriously.
so-soSadly, not my favorite of the series so far. Maybe it‘s because the dangers Nancy faces are not as intense as in prior books…kidnapping and dust storms and falling from a horse are dangers for sure, but compared to other books, well…
I like how Nancy brings in chemistry to this one, which highlights the sciences for girls.
Discussion on Friday the 15th, #LittenDetectives ! #NancyDrewBR
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pickWow, reading the GR synopsis made me realize that my 1931 edition is LITERALLY an entirely different story from the later version! Maybe that's because this one didn't have a super cohesive mystery. It's mostly Nancy and her friends riding around mountains getting almost eaten by wild animals 😂 I was cracking up at the way some of the situations resolved themselves at the end (wife of husband with amnesia perfectly happy he's coming home with a ⬇
#NancyDrewBR Happy to finally have George and Bess in the mix!
1 out of every 671 baby boys and 1 out of every 254,212 baby girls born in 2021 are named George.
- baby name uniqueness analyzer, datayze.com
pickSo many of my buddy readers have been looking forward to George and Bess so I‘m happy that we finally get to meet them.
Bess and George asks Nancy to join them when an aunt will travel to a ranch in Arizona. The aunt has inherited the ranch
The tension and expectations of bad things to happen, was for me gone in this one. There‘s more focus on horse riding. But that doesn‘t stop Nancy from solving a mystery or two
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Once again thanks to hygge hour I‘m making progress on my reads. Finished this one and I was so happy to finally meet George and Bess. More of the same formulaic plot filled with phantoms and secret passages but this time at a ranch in Arizona.
Finished my #doublebookspin and I‘m one away from an actual #bookspinbingo 😳 which is also my #bookspin 🎉 I‘m halfway through that book, woohoo! @TheAromaofBooks
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“That‘s why I think they won‘t do it again”, Nancy replied. Probably they‘ll pick on a different place. Good luck! If you run into trouble, yell!”
Sound advice learned from Carson Drew in the last book!!!🙄😂 Just scream really loud when you‘re in danger ‼️
Appreciation post for the pictures at the front of the 1930s version. Nancy is apparently traveling with her gun again.🙃 And Bess will be in this one! 💗
#HyggeHourReadathon #Hygge
My #Naturalitsy #HyggeHour tonight is on the couch with blankets (blankets are underneath as it‘s 72 degrees F.) getting into the latest Nancy Drew for #NancyDrewBR while eating some Cadbury mini eggs. My favorite Easter candy.😋🐣
Mood is mellow, a bit tired & sad it‘s Monday already tomorrow.
@Librarybelle https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2709713
#LittenDetectives : we're two weeks away from the next #NancyDrewBR discussion! I'|I have questions posted on March 15th. I'm looking forward to visiting Shadow Ranch with Nancy and with you!
#LittenDetectives : we‘re two weeks away from the next #NancyDrewBR discussion! I‘ll have questions posted on March 15th. I‘m looking forward to visiting Shadow Ranch with Nancy and with you!
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The next #NancyDrewBR title is the fifth in the series, and #LittenDetectives, if we thought the extremely varied last book was interesting, this next read had a slight title alteration! The 1931 edition is the tagged, and the 1965 is The Secret of Shadow Ranch. Go figure! See @Librarybelle
https://www.litsy.com/web/book/234223/The-Secret-at-Shadow-Ranchhickleberrypunch...
The next #NancyDrewBR title is the fifth in the series, and #LittenDetectives , if we thought the extremely varied last book was interesting, this next read had a slight title alteration! The 1931 edition is the tagged, and the 1965 is The Secret of Shadow Ranch. Go figure!
Discussion will be March 15th! As always, if you would to be added or removed from the tag list, let me know!
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This is the second book to feature Bess and George. It takes place on a ranch in the southwest where Nancy is pulled into three separate but connected mysteries. There's plenty of action, including a phantom horse and a rockslide.
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Blanket, check. Pillows, check. Wine, check. Nancy Drew, check. I'm all #hygged out during the polar vortex or whatever it is. The high was only 5 degrees in Ohio.
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pickHad to get this one in for March! A quick audiobook - 3 hours - but so entertaining to me. I have to laugh at the girls in their skirts & blouses and their sweater sets. The story is fun and there are bad guys and twists! #34 #BookSpin 3 BFC23 #SERIESLOVE2023 #MarchMadness #MiddleGradeMarch #ReadySetRead #Buzzword2023 #ReadtheStates
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so-soNot my favourite, especially with the language about Native Americans, though it is understandable due to the time it was written.
pickCompleted my 4th read of the 24-hour readathon. Thought I needed a fun childhood mystery to listen to while I did some evening puzzling. It was made even better by Laura Linney's narration. @DeweysReadathon #readathon #audiopuzzling
Curling up with a fuzzy blanket & a cup of tea for some nostalgia reading :)
pickAlways a fun adventure with Nancy! Admittedly, this requires suspension of disbelief, as two mysteries just HAPPEN to have everything to do with each other.
A brief mention of Ned, who doesn‘t actually appear until The Clue in the Diary, so minus points for continuity here.
“I‘ve never been to a rodeo, “ Alice said as they started out. “What‘s it like?”
Tex grinned. “Well, Dave here is going to flip some fancy #loops and so‘s Bud.”
“He means they are going to rope cows,” said Bess
“Steers,” Tex corrected.
#QuotsyFeb19
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Sharing an audiobook by the fire—doesn‘t get much better than this (for them and for me)! #raisingreaders
Day 9: I feel like Nancy Drew fits this prompt in any book but in this one specifically she's planning on going to a ranch for a fun vacation, but she's Nancy Drew so that's certainly not happening lol #getawaysgonewrong #sizzlinsummerbooks
