This is the review for Nancy Drew book #7, The Clue in The Diary.
The book starts out like this: Nancy, Bess and George are having a picnic outside of Mapelton (remember that town, it will get mentioned quite a few times during the series) on their way home from Red Gate Farm. The sun starts to set, so they decide to start heading home. As they are driving through the countryside, they notice a pristine white house on the hill. Just as Nancy says it looks like a dream, it explodes! they race up to the house and turn into the driveway, and Nancy tells the cousins to alert the nearby neighbors and fire department. She goes up to the house to try to rescue anyone that might be inside, but Nancy knows she won't be able to get in, and chances for anyone inside would be slim. While Nancy is doing that, Bess and George came back and with them the fire department. The firemen know they won't be able to save the house, but the try to keep it from spreading to the outbuildings. All the attention attracted passerbyers and neighbors, who parked in the driveway. As Nancy goes to move her car, she finds a young man of about 19 getting into her car! She runs alongside the car as he backs it skillfully down the driveway and says he is moving it out of the danger zone. He gets out and walks away.
A helpful note: That man of about 19 is Ned Nickerson, Nancy's boyfriend, who lives in Mapelton (I told you to remember that!) Since Nancy meets her boyfriend of 58 books;who rescues her, helps her, gives her clues, gets into danger himself, gets kidnapped countless times (actually it's about 2) and so much more. Really, he is the ultimate boyfriend. He even gets Bess and George special friends! Overall, I would give this book a 10/10 because It's sweet, it is a big event in the series because that is where she meets Ned, and because the mystery is good, an so is the plot and characters. Go read it, and get ready for review #8, Nancy's Mysterious Letter!
- Samantha Quick
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Weekend Puzzle Answer
Okay, so the answer to the weekend puzzle is this:
It was a series of anagrams (mixed up words, names, and phrases). The solutions are to the right:
( highlight the blank spaces to revel the answer )
Also, Little Jackalope from the Ametuer Sleuth Blog proposed a marathon, with international gmes that give history and lessons about the subject/country.
"I propose a marathon! Now there are different kinds of marathons you can take part in, like the ones on the message board run by our ever-knowledgeable fan community. Or there is also the classic type of marathon where you play every single game in order, but with 30 games in your collection, that’s quite a challenge!
This marathon I’m going to take part in is this: Play ALL the games that can fit into the Cultural/International category! And maybe throw in a few extras to the mix… if there is time.
Here is my lineup:
The marathon will end the weekend before October 7th (which is the date you can start downloading Labyrinth of Lies)! I’ll be playing these in order above, and as often as I can find time to. Anyone wanna try a marathon?
"
Now, since I don't own all of these and don't personally have the time to play them, I can't paricipate in this. But you can! -Samantha Quick
It was a series of anagrams (mixed up words, names, and phrases). The solutions are to the right:
- RCNAOH = 2 [Charon]
- OSNLMERAII = 4 [Melina Rosi]
- USNEKAXIDOA = 6 [Xenia Doukas]
- EHESDUTEHERTGJ = 11 [The Three Judges]
- SRUECREB = 5 [Cerberus]
- REHNESPOEP = 9 [Persephone]
- YEHSTRYDHOAB = 7 [The Hardy Boys]
- KDIENIPBOAPAA = 3 [Niobe Papadaki]
- AHGTSONANSA = 5 [Thanos Ganas]
- KORAIRGOAKNSIGR = 6 [Grigor Karakinos]
( highlight the blank spaces to revel the answer )
Also, Little Jackalope from the Ametuer Sleuth Blog proposed a marathon, with international gmes that give history and lessons about the subject/country.
"I propose a marathon! Now there are different kinds of marathons you can take part in, like the ones on the message board run by our ever-knowledgeable fan community. Or there is also the classic type of marathon where you play every single game in order, but with 30 games in your collection, that’s quite a challenge!
This marathon I’m going to take part in is this: Play ALL the games that can fit into the Cultural/International category! And maybe throw in a few extras to the mix… if there is time.
Here is my lineup:- #6 Secret of the Scarlet Hand
- #14 Danger by Design
- #18 The Phantom of Venice
- #19 The Haunting of Castle Malloy
- #23 Shadow at the Water’s Edge
- #24 The Captive Curse
- #26 Tomb of the Lost Queen
The marathon will end the weekend before October 7th (which is the date you can start downloading Labyrinth of Lies)! I’ll be playing these in order above, and as often as I can find time to. Anyone wanna try a marathon?
"Now, since I don't own all of these and don't personally have the time to play them, I can't paricipate in this. But you can! -Samantha Quick
Nancy Drew #6: The Secret at Red Gate Farm
This is a review for Nancy Drew book #6, The Secret at Red Gate Farm.
The book starts off like this: Nancy, Bess and George are on the train from shopping, and Bess bought a perfume called 'Blue Jade' at a ridicules price- 20 dollars an ounce! Back when the books were written, you could buy a weeks worth of groceries for $7; so that was a lot! Across the isle, a girl about 18 was deathly pale and asleep. Bess decides she wants to try on her perfume, and when she does, the train lurches and she spills perfume everywhere. When Nancy looks over, the mysterious girl has fainted!
Actually, to be honest, I relly don't like this book. Towards the end, I just skipped pages from what I guess you would call "secondhand embarrassment" . I would give this book a 4/10. I don't really like the characters or the scenes. I didn't like the idea of a 'cult' and the boarders were rude. I know other people will have different opinions, but those are mine.
Now, to go read one of my favorite Nancy Drew books ever, The Clue in The Diary!
-Samantha Quick
The book starts off like this: Nancy, Bess and George are on the train from shopping, and Bess bought a perfume called 'Blue Jade' at a ridicules price- 20 dollars an ounce! Back when the books were written, you could buy a weeks worth of groceries for $7; so that was a lot! Across the isle, a girl about 18 was deathly pale and asleep. Bess decides she wants to try on her perfume, and when she does, the train lurches and she spills perfume everywhere. When Nancy looks over, the mysterious girl has fainted!
Actually, to be honest, I relly don't like this book. Towards the end, I just skipped pages from what I guess you would call "secondhand embarrassment" . I would give this book a 4/10. I don't really like the characters or the scenes. I didn't like the idea of a 'cult' and the boarders were rude. I know other people will have different opinions, but those are mine.
Now, to go read one of my favorite Nancy Drew books ever, The Clue in The Diary!
-Samantha Quick
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
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
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Late Weekend Puzzle
Sorry I didn't post the weekend puzzle yesterday! I forgot to check their website! Did you know that Her Interactive is working on new LIE merchandise for their store? Here is a list!
- LIE Cover Art
- LIE Box Art (has all the colored bars and text like the box)
- Melina’s phone avatar
- The Hardy Boys phone avatar
- “Persephone in Winter” play poster
- And here is the weekend puzzle!
- RCNAOH = 2
- OSNLMERAII = 4
- USNEKAXIDOA = 6
- EHESDUTEHERTGJ = 11
- SRUECREB = 5
- REHNESPOEP = 9
- YEHSTRYDHOAB = 7
- KDIENIPBOAPAA = 3
- AHGTSONANSA = 5
- KORAIRGOAKNSIGR = 6 - Samantha Quick
Nancy Drew #4: The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Here is the review for Nancy Drew mystery #4, Mystery at Lilac Inn.
I really like they mystery, but sadly, this is one of the last times Helen Corning is mentioned. She is mentioned only once more the entire series I believe, in The Invisible Intruder.
In the beginning, Nancy and Helen are canoeing up river to Lilac Inn, where they will meet their friend Emily Willoughby, to discuss wedding plans for her; as they are to be part of the wedding. They don't make it there unscathed tough, because they hit a mysterious object and capsize.
Throughout the book, Nancy, Helen, Emily and her aunt, Hazel Willoughby, are the targets for almost everything, from flying spears , bombs, getting forced in to ditches, blackmailing, impersonating/forgery, and thievery, the culprit leaves no plot untouched. You can't really guess who the culprit is, because she/he doesn't show up basically until the very end. I liked the plot, and I think it's sad that Helen will be almost completely forgotten, but overall I would give this book a 9/10. It has a consistent plot line, plenty of danger and fun, but some parts just don't make sense and you never would have been able to guess the culprit. The "ghost impersonation" was useless to the plot, and so was the blackmailing. The blackmailing and the character who did it could have just been left out of the book. Besides all of that, like I said, I give The Mystery at Lilac Inn a 9/10.
-Samantha Quick
I really like they mystery, but sadly, this is one of the last times Helen Corning is mentioned. She is mentioned only once more the entire series I believe, in The Invisible Intruder.
In the beginning, Nancy and Helen are canoeing up river to Lilac Inn, where they will meet their friend Emily Willoughby, to discuss wedding plans for her; as they are to be part of the wedding. They don't make it there unscathed tough, because they hit a mysterious object and capsize.
Throughout the book, Nancy, Helen, Emily and her aunt, Hazel Willoughby, are the targets for almost everything, from flying spears , bombs, getting forced in to ditches, blackmailing, impersonating/forgery, and thievery, the culprit leaves no plot untouched. You can't really guess who the culprit is, because she/he doesn't show up basically until the very end. I liked the plot, and I think it's sad that Helen will be almost completely forgotten, but overall I would give this book a 9/10. It has a consistent plot line, plenty of danger and fun, but some parts just don't make sense and you never would have been able to guess the culprit. The "ghost impersonation" was useless to the plot, and so was the blackmailing. The blackmailing and the character who did it could have just been left out of the book. Besides all of that, like I said, I give The Mystery at Lilac Inn a 9/10.
-Samantha Quick
Nancy Drew #3: The Bungalow Mystery
This is my 3rd review for the Nancy Drew series, The Bungalow Mystery.
The book starts off like this: Nancy and Helen Corning are vacationing at Twin Lakes and are boating when a storm hits and capsizes them. Nancy has to rescue Helen because she hit her arms on the side of their boat, which sank, and now her arms are numb. Nancy is towing her to shore and calling for help at the same time because she doesn't think she will make it. Someone hears her, and rescues them and they head for a cove, but not before almost hitting the rocky shoreline and dieing. they make it, get onto firm land, and head for a bungalow for shelter.
It starts off pretty good, but I don't really like this one. Hmm, how should I explain this without revealing everything... Laura's "parents" are cruel criminals and abuse Laura so she comes to Nancy to take the case. In a long, Twisting Turn of events, Nancy solves the case, and you can see her improving with her work, and bravery. Overall, I would give this a 5/10 because I didn't Like the characters very much, you never see them again in the series, even though Laura and Nancy seem to become new best buddies, and because of how cruel Laura's "parents" were. I just didn't like that. In the series, there are multiple books that involve abuse and I just don't like them as much as the other books. I will probably give them low ratings, just so you know.
Now to go read The Mystery At Lilac Inn!
- Samantha Quick
The book starts off like this: Nancy and Helen Corning are vacationing at Twin Lakes and are boating when a storm hits and capsizes them. Nancy has to rescue Helen because she hit her arms on the side of their boat, which sank, and now her arms are numb. Nancy is towing her to shore and calling for help at the same time because she doesn't think she will make it. Someone hears her, and rescues them and they head for a cove, but not before almost hitting the rocky shoreline and dieing. they make it, get onto firm land, and head for a bungalow for shelter.
It starts off pretty good, but I don't really like this one. Hmm, how should I explain this without revealing everything... Laura's "parents" are cruel criminals and abuse Laura so she comes to Nancy to take the case. In a long, Twisting Turn of events, Nancy solves the case, and you can see her improving with her work, and bravery. Overall, I would give this a 5/10 because I didn't Like the characters very much, you never see them again in the series, even though Laura and Nancy seem to become new best buddies, and because of how cruel Laura's "parents" were. I just didn't like that. In the series, there are multiple books that involve abuse and I just don't like them as much as the other books. I will probably give them low ratings, just so you know.
Now to go read The Mystery At Lilac Inn!
- Samantha Quick
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