The recent feature film of Nancy Drew has sparked some new interest in a series of book many generations of children remember fondly. They were actually the first books that convinced this librarian that reading was an enjoyable activity.
So, having noticed that the Chester C. Corbin Library has one of the few titles in the original 56 books of the series that I never was able to find, I decided to review the fifty-sixth book in the series, The Thirteenth Pearl.
In this adventure, Nancy travels with her lawyer father, Carson Drew to Tokyo Japan to help solve a mystery about a stolen necklace and a missing jeweler, Mr. Moto. She goes with several shakey clues and succeeds in piecing together an elaborate scheme involving the theft of rare jewelry.
Going back to these books, the first thing that struck me was how oddly perfect and easy Nancy Drew’s life was. Despite losing her mother at an early age, there was a noticeable lack of hardship either personal or financial in this teenager’s life. This fact makes me wonder how relatable Ms. Drew is to the youth of today. Despite this flaw, the book was still enjoyable, moved at a quick pace, and is an ideal option for those who are just beginning to read chapter books.
Catalog Record for The Thirteenth Pearl
