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Jun 17, 2009
Madeline
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The entire Nancy Drew series has good, well-thought out mysteries, but it's like a Norman Rockwell painting. Nancy is just too perfect, along with the rest of her life. Her father, friends, boyfriend and maid all act exactly like their supposed to. Pretty much the only fault you will find is that Bess is a little fat, which tends to get mentioned in a slightly different way every book. Chubby Beth, or slightly overwieght Beth, or enthusiastic eater Beth. After a few books you begin to see th
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Jan 19, 2010
Kenzie
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The mystery of the 99 steps is a very intreging book. Carolyn Keene is a fabulos writer she can really get you hooked in to her wounderous novel series Nancy Drew I have read many of her eye popping storys.She can write those special books you just can't put down.
The book is about the keen young adult Nancy Drew in a misson to solve the storys riddles she has to help a poor gentelman who was tricked in to giving money to a mad man. Will Nancy ever help the man? In this case More...
The book is about the keen young adult Nancy Drew in a misson to solve the storys riddles she has to help a poor gentelman who was tricked in to giving money to a mad man. Will Nancy ever help the man? In this case More...
Jan 23, 2012
Artin
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The Mystery of the 99 Steps by Carolyn Keene is about girl on a search for the flight of 99 steps to solve her friend’s dream, which takes her to France. On the other hand, before she leaves, a strange person named Monsieur Neuf tells the girl not to do the mission. I chose this book because when i first saw the cover of the book, I thought that it is a book filled with adventure just because of the cover and the title. “Earlier today we noticed that on the 99th step of the stairway from L’Orang
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Jul 25, 2010
Kimber~!!
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REALLY REALLY TRULY TRULY HONESTLY HONESTLY SO-SO MUCH SO-SO MUCH LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome Nancy Drew book! Don't I just give out five stars - if you read my other reviews you'll know that. This is like the what, sixth or seventh book I've gi
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Dec 01, 2009
Christy
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I read this book with 7th grade student, and she loved it! Nancy Drew and her friends, Bess and George, find themselves on another mystery case, this time taking them to France. Nancy and her father both have mysteries to solve, but could their cases be connected? Nancy soon realizes that she is being watched; how long can she escape danger?
The text of this book provides great opportunity to learn new vocabulary--even a little French. This particular Nancy Drew mystery might be More...
The text of this book provides great opportunity to learn new vocabulary--even a little French. This particular Nancy Drew mystery might be More...
May 12, 2011
Lady
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I loved the Nancy Drew books as a kid. I voraciously read every one I could get my hands on. Reading this now, I'm struck by several things (some of which other reviewers have also pointed out):
1. The stereotypical characters
Every character is a 'type' to a tee. We've got the perfect one, the uber supportive parent, the impulsive tomboy, the part-of-the-family hired help, the fat friend, etc. When you're a kid you may not notice it, but as an adult you keep looking for flaws be More...
1. The stereotypical characters
Every character is a 'type' to a tee. We've got the perfect one, the uber supportive parent, the impulsive tomboy, the part-of-the-family hired help, the fat friend, etc. When you're a kid you may not notice it, but as an adult you keep looking for flaws be More...
Aug 24, 2008
Stephen
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Minor spoilers ahead.
In reading old children's mystery/action/suspense books, I'm finding myself running into many similar "types". There's the supportive parent (usually the father), the comic relief, working class family member (a housekeeper, a cook, etc), etc etc etc. Out of the three big titles I've been reading (Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Tom Swift Jr), Nancy Drew has these types down to a science, and this book really highlights the weaknesses of writing with them. More...
In reading old children's mystery/action/suspense books, I'm finding myself running into many similar "types". There's the supportive parent (usually the father), the comic relief, working class family member (a housekeeper, a cook, etc), etc etc etc. Out of the three big titles I've been reading (Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Tom Swift Jr), Nancy Drew has these types down to a science, and this book really highlights the weaknesses of writing with them. More...
Dec 21, 2010
Elle
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I liked this book of the series. It was full of action and suspense. It takes place in Paris so the characters told you a lot about history. I talked about the history of Paris and the other tourist attractions. I got a little bored. After a while it seemed like I was reading a history book! It was not my favorite book of Carolyn Keene’s, but I did enjoy reading it after the history lesson!
Dec 16, 2010
Montanamarynotmartha
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I loved this story! I loved the car in it, the mystery and Nancy's plucky nature to get out of a tight spot. I also love the way this is written. I like to read these books because it helps me brush up on sentence structure as it was before dialogue became shortened and filled with slang. It fascinates me when I think of who Carolyn Keene really was.
Nov 29, 2009
Celeste
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I read a few Nancy Drew and this was one of the one I remember really enjoying. To me she couldn't hold a candle to the Bobbsey Twins, but I did enjoy several of the series, and what did I know Nancy is still around whereas, most people don't even remember the Bobbsy Twins.
Jan 04, 2010
An old troubling dream came back to poor Mrs. Blair. Falling down 99 steps is quite a scare. Nancy, George, and Bess go off to help Nancy's father with the case of the frightened financier only to find that it's connected to Mrs. Blair's dream.
This book holds true to the Nancy Drew tradition. For once, Nancy isn't captured (instead a shepard's hook gets George) and Bess is being Bess.
This book holds true to the Nancy Drew tradition. For once, Nancy isn't captured (instead a shepard's hook gets George) and Bess is being Bess.
Jul 27, 2011
Erin
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Wonderful book, and as entrancing as the other adventures in the series. Nancy stumbles across a case that includes a man's strange behavior, evil twins and a mysterious dream of 99 steps.
Nov 27, 2011
Dominique
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This was a very good book!!!! Becuase i am not into reading and all the books i read it because i like them and this book i really liked because i finished it in 4 days!!!!
Mar 05, 2010
Sarra
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I remember loving this novel when I was a little girl. I got it for my 6th birthday and was so happy! I didn't want to open the rest of my gifts, I wanted to read!
Nov 04, 2009
I've read its hardback edition and some other Nancy Drew novels back when I was still in grade school. I remember the stairs but vaguely, the plot.
Aug 07, 2011
Berna
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This book and all the books in this series is a good way to start a teenage girl to get interested in reading. It worked for me!
Jul 29, 2011
Catherine
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I absolutely adored these growing up, much more so than the Hardy Boys, and still carry a fondness for them into adulthood
Jan 12, 2009
Lauren
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99 steps can you image haing that many in your house to get to your bed room that would not be fun
Oct 09, 2009
The Mystery of the 99 Steps (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, No 43) by Carolyn Keene (1965)
May 02, 2009
Yours Truly
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Nancy Drew mystery. These are fun on autumn nights. Great way to introduce young readers to books.
Mar 13, 2009
Sirharasi
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Another great Nacy Drew adventure. I loved the recurring nightmare aspect.
Aug 04, 2010
Heather
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This Nancy Drew mystery is set in France, and is a fun, intriguing read.
Jan 06, 2010
Jenna
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Great end! Boring in some parts, probobly not the best Nancy Drew Mystery!
Aug 27, 2009
Misty
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keep paying attention, and it's ok to read and listen to music at the same time
Jul 13, 2009
Lu
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Nancy goes to France to solve the mystery of the 99 steps. She also has to find out who the elusive Mr.9 is and what his plans are.
May 18, 2011
Mysterylady
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I really like the Nancy Drew mysteries. They keep you coming back.
