River Heights (Nancy Drew) facts for kids
River Heights was a series of books published from 1989 to 1992. These books were a spin-off from the popular Nancy Drew Files mystery series. They were written for young readers, especially girls. The first story that introduced this series was The Suspect Next Door, which was Nancy Drew Files #39. The River Heights books focused on Nicki Masters, who was Nancy Drew's neighbor. The stories were all about Nicki, her friends, and her rivals at River Heights High School. The books were published by Simon & Schuster and credited to Carolyn Keene, just like the Nancy Drew books.
These books were different from the original Nancy Drew mysteries. They focused more on romance and friendships. The series had 16 main books and one special edition. Nancy Drew herself would sometimes appear in the stories.
Meet the Characters
The River Heights series is full of interesting characters. Nicki Masters is the main character. She has a group of friends and rivals at River Heights High School.
Some of the important characters include:
- Brittany Tate: She is Nicki's main rival. Brittany is a popular student and works as a newspaper reporter.
- Kim Bishop: One of Nicki's good friends. Kim comes from a wealthy family.
- Samantha Daley: Another friend of Nicki's. Samantha is new to River Heights, having moved from the South. Samantha and Brittany later become rivals.
- Tim Cooper: Nicki's boyfriend. Brittany Tate also likes Tim, which causes some drama.
- Jeremy Pratt: A rich boy who can be a bit snobby. He develops feelings for Kim Bishop.
Other characters you might meet in the books include Ellen Ming, Madge Pouchard, Karen Jacobs, and Lacey Dupree, who is Nicki's best friend.
The Books in the Series
The River Heights series included 16 main books and one special "Super Sizzler" edition. Here are the titles:
- The Suspect Next Door (Nancy Drew Files #39)
- Love Times Three
- Guilty Secrets
- Going too Far
- Stolen Kisses
- Between the Lines
- Lessons in Love
- Cheating Hearts
- The Trouble with Love
- Lies and Whispers
- Mixed Emotions
- Broken Hearts
- Hard to Handle
- A Mind of Her Own
- Love and Games
- Friends and Rivals
- The Jealousy Trap
- Super Sizzler #1: Junior Class Trip
