Mystery of Crocodile Island facts for kids
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| Author | Carolyn Keene |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Nancy Drew Mystery Stories |
| Genre | Juvenile literature |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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March 10, 1978 |
| ISBN | 0-448-09555-6 |
| OCLC | 3962224 |
| LC Class | PZ7.K23 Nan no. 55 |
| Preceded by | The Strange Message in the Parchment |
| Followed by | The Thirteenth Pearl |
Mystery of Crocodile Island is an exciting adventure story in the famous Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It's the fifty-fifth book in the collection, first published in 1978. Even though the author is listed as Carolyn Keene, the real writer was Harriet Stratemeyer Adams, who was a "ghostwriter" for the series.
Contents
Who is Nancy Drew?
Nancy Drew is a super smart and brave teenage detective. She loves solving mysteries! With her quick thinking and courage, she often helps people who are in trouble. Nancy is known for her kindness and her strong sense of justice. She always tries to do what is right.
Nancy's Friends and Family
Nancy often gets help from her best friends, Bess Marvin and George Fayne. Bess is more gentle and loves fashion, while George is sporty and adventurous. Nancy's father, Carson Drew, is a well-known lawyer. He supports Nancy in her detective work and sometimes helps her with legal advice.
The Mystery Begins
In Mystery of Crocodile Island, Nancy gets a worried call from a friend. This friend needs Nancy's help right away! The mystery leads Nancy, her father, Bess, and George to a special place. They must travel to a mysterious island called Crocodile Island.
Exploring Crocodile Island
Crocodile Island is located in Florida, a state known for its warm weather and unique wildlife. As the name suggests, the island is home to many reptiles, especially crocodiles. Nancy and her friends plan to study these fascinating creatures. But their visit is not just for learning about animals.
Uncovering a Sinister Plot
Nancy's main goal on Crocodile Island is to investigate a group of poachers. Poachers are people who illegally hunt or capture animals. These criminals are a big threat to wildlife. Nancy wants to stop them and protect the island's animals.
Danger on the Island
Soon after arriving, Nancy and her group face serious danger. They are kidnapped! But Nancy Drew is not one to give up easily. Using their wits and bravery, they manage to escape from their captors. Their escape leads them to discover something much bigger.
The Truth Revealed
As they dig deeper, Nancy and her friends uncover a secret and dangerous plan. This plot involves many people who seem innocent at first. Nancy must use all her detective skills to figure out who is involved and what their true intentions are. Can Nancy stop the criminals and save the day on Crocodile Island? You'll have to read the book to find out!
About the Author
The name "Carolyn Keene" is a pen name, which means it's not a real person. It was used by many different writers over the years for the Nancy Drew series. The actual author of Mystery of Crocodile Island was Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. She was a "ghostwriter," meaning she wrote the book but her name wasn't on the cover. She wrote many of the Nancy Drew books and helped make the series so popular.
