Nancy Drew #5: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

This is my review for Nancy Drew book #5, The Secret of Shadow Ranch.

 The book starts like this: Nancy gets off the plane in Arizona to meet her two best friends, Bess Marvin and George Fayne. Now, before I go on, I want to explain something. Helen Corning will eventually make another appearance, but not until almost the end of the series; and for about 1 book. Apparently Nancy has "moved on".

Her "chums" seem upset as they greet her, and Nancy soon finds out why. They order food at the airport cafe, and talk about the mystery. Nancy sets her knitting bag between her and a stranger and they continue talking. Nancy soon realizes that the man is listing intently. She nudges their feet and Bess and George instantly get the message. Right then, their food comes. They talk lightly of other subjects and when the check comes Nancy finds her bag missing. George notices the man is missing and runs out of the cafe to try to find him. Nancy searches the area and finds her bag, still intact, but everything in a different place. She and Bess rush out to the parking lot and find George. They start walking to the car. When they get there, They the man putting something into the seat!

This book is good, and it's a good introduction to Bess and George. You learn quite a bit about horses, and "Valentine", an old time outlaw. I would give this book a 10/10 because it is a classic, it teaches and it is just awesome in general. Go check it out!

- Samantha Quick