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April 28, 2014

The first three volumes of Nancy Drew books were published 84 years ago today, beginning a series that would inspire girls everywhere.

Nancy Drew’s Daughters: 5 More Detective Novels Starring Girls

By Victoria Law

April 28, 2014

Celebrating the publication of the first three Nancy Drew books with a few girls she’s inspired.

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