"Rediscovering Nancy Drew is a rich collection of literary memories and insightful cultural comments."--Journal of Children's Literature "Nancy, especially the

"Rediscovering Nancy Drew is a rich collection of literary memories and insightful cultural comments."--Journal of Children's Literature "Nancy, especially the

This book examines the narratives of series heroines that preceded and followed Nancy Drew, each in relation to their social, historical, and economic environme

This book addresses a variety of issues through the examination of heroic figures in children's popular literature, comics, film, and television.