Nancy Clancy: Super
Sleuth
Written by Jane
O’Connor
Illustrated by: Robin Preiss
Glasser
Harper Collins $10.99
Recommended for ages
7-10.
Fancy Nancy is slightly older and, of course, more
sophisticated in this new chapter book, the first of the series. As an elementary student, Nancy still
loves fancy words and has a definite flair for fashion!
In this 124 page book, Nancy and her best friend Bree
(remember Bree who loves butterflies) are out to solve mysteries and fight
crime. The problem is, there isn’t
a whole lot of crime happening in their sleepy neighbourhood so with Nancy Drew
as their inspiration, Nancy and Bree set out to solve as many mysteries as they
can. Decked out in their lavish
trench coats and armed with their jewel-studded magnifying glasses, the two
pals defy the odds by solving the mystery of the missing marble. Even though their teacher, Mr. Dudeny,
wasn’t too concerned about his marble, the girls felt it was imperative to
return the glass marble to its rightful owner. (Anyone who has elementary aged daughter will be familiar
with this type of drama!)
In addition to the regular cast of characters from previous
Fancy Nancy books, we are introduced to her schoolmates: Lionel, the twins
Rhoda and Wanda and Yoko.
Eliza and I read this chapter book together and decided that
it was a combination of Junie B. Jones, Clementine and even a
little Ivy and Bean.
Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser have created numerous
books together including Fancy Nancy,
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy and Fancy
Nancy, Bonjour Butterfly.
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