Carolyn Keene

The River Heights ice cream factory is hosting a contest to invent a brand new flavor, and eight year old Nancy Drew is ready to win. She and her best friends in the Clue Crew have come up with the perfect recipe. It seems like nothing could go wrong with a contest this sweet. But when another contestant's secret recipe mysteriously vanishes, the fun quickly turns into a sticky situation. Nancy knows that someone in town is playing against the rules. Now, she must use her sharp detective skills to gather clues, interview suspects, and figure out exactly who took the missing recipe. You will need to put on your own thinking cap to follow the trail of clues right alongside Nancy. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery before the contest is over, or will the culprit get away with a stolen victory?

Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to solve some seriously fun puzzles! Nancy Drew and her best friends, George and Bess, make up the Clue Crew. Together, there is no case too tricky for them to crack. Whether they are tracking down a missing ice cream recipe, figuring out who ruined a special school project, or finding a lost doll, these three detectives always know how to work as a team to uncover the truth. You can join the Clue Crew on four different adventures in this exciting collection. Each story brings a brand-new mystery to your neighborhood, filled with hidden clues, sneaky suspects, and lots of surprises along the way. Put on your detective hat, follow the footprints, and see if you can figure out the answers before Nancy does. It takes a sharp eye and a lot of teamwork to be a top-notch sleuth, so step right up and start your very first investigation!

A brand new petting zoo has just opened in River Heights, and eight year old Nancy Drew cannot wait to see the animals. The star of the zoo is an adorable Shetland pony named Buttons, who has a very special talent for escaping his pen. Buttons keeps showing up on front lawns all over town, happily chewing on the neighborhood flowers. While Nancy secretly hopes the cute pony will visit her yard next, she knows it is dangerous for Buttons to be wandering the busy streets alone. The zoo owners are completely baffled because they cannot figure out how the tricky pony keeps getting out. It is the perfect case for Nancy and her best friends in the Clue Crew. You will get to follow the young detectives as they search for hoof prints, examine fences, and set up a stakeout to catch the four legged escape artist in the act.