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Mildred augustine wirt benson, a newspaper reporter for more than eight decades and author of 23 of the first 30 nancy drew mysteries that inspired generations of readers, died last night in. Nancy drew by keene abebooks abebooks shop for books. Toledo, ohio mildred augustine wirt benson, a reporter for 58 years at the blade of toledo, ohio, and the former toledo times and author of the first 23 nancy drew mysteries, whose work inspired generations of readers and colleagues, died last night in toledo hospital. Following this an industry was born and it hasnt stopped since, as young people worldwide have flocked around the franchise with its ever relatable central character. Ohio auction features items from nancy drew author the. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series. To benson, a journalist for 58 years at the toledo times and later the blade, and author of about books for young people, concocting 16yearold nancy drew. The first nancy drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of april with the release of the secret of the old clock. Benson worked in toledo and is credited with the 23 books in the nancy drew series. She wrote under the pseudonym carolyn keene and was a former toledo times and toledo blade journalist. Ohio auction will feature items from girl detective nancy. The author of the best books about americas favorite teenage sleuth is iowas mildred wirt benson, who wrote as carolyn keene. This is the silliest, most outofthepicture thing ive ever. Producing films in the late 1930s and recently as well in 2007, its eponymous character has an enduring appeal, which is also reflected in its videogame titles as well.
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Nancy drew 3 books in one 54 the greek symbol mystery 55 the swamis ring 56 the kachina doll mystery by carlyne keene 1 jan 1986 unknown binding. This book last in list of nancy drew titles on verso of the title page. Millie benson, 96, holds up one of her nancy drew mystery booksin toledo, ohio. Iowan mildred wirt benson authored original nancy drew. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Toledo auction features items from nancy drew author. About very good, some roughening along the outer egdepart of the front cover, some spine fade and shallow wear to the spine ends.
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