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Carolyn Keene
Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym of the authors of both the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (and a spin-off called River Heights) and The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
Synopsis
When a mysterious ivory elephant charm is said to protect its owner, Nancy Drew must investigate. She looks into the involvement of a member of the Bengleton Wild-Animal Show in a puzzling scheme. Can Nancy uncover the truth behind the charm's supposed powers and the secrets of the traveling show?
Genres
Characters
Nancy DrewProtagonist
Anita AllisonSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mystery of the Ivory Charm a standalone story?
This book is the thirteenth installment in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. While each mystery is self-contained, reading them in order allows for a more complete understanding of Nancy's character development and recurring acquaintances.
Are there any adaptations of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm?
The story was adapted into a segment for "The Nancy Drew Show" television series, which aired in the late 1970s. This adaptation offers a different interpretation of the mystery.
How does this Nancy Drew book compare to earlier ones in the series?
In this installment, Nancy's investigative methods begin to show a slight evolution, incorporating more direct confrontation and less reliance on chance encounters compared to some of her very early cases. The setting within a traveling animal show also provides a distinct atmosphere not commonly found in previous books.