The Clue in the Jewel Box facts for kids
Original edition cover
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| Author | Carolyn Keene |
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| Cover artist | Russell H. Tandy |
| 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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1943 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-448-09520-3 |
| Preceded by | The Quest of the Missing Map |
| Followed by | The Secret in the Old Attic |
The Clue in the Jewel Box is the twentieth book in the exciting Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It first came out in 1943. The books are written under the name Carolyn Keene, but the real author of this one was Mildred Wirt Benson.
The Story
The adventure begins when Nancy Drew meets an antique dealer. This dealer tells Nancy about a very special and valuable item that once belonged to a queen. This discovery sends Nancy on many exciting and sometimes risky adventures.
Nancy meets Madame Alexandra, a former queen who is living in River Heights. Madame Alexandra asks Nancy for help. She wants Nancy to find her grandson, who has been missing for a long time.
Nancy starts her search with only an old, faded photo of the prince when he was four years old. As Nancy investigates, she finds a secret hidden inside an old jewel box. This secret helps Nancy discover someone who is pretending to be the lost prince. Nancy then solves the mystery in a thrilling way!
See also
In Spanish: Nancy Drew para niños
