Nancy Drew: Notebooks Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nancy Drew: Notebooks books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Slumber Party Secret (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Lost Locket (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1994
The Secret Santa (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1994
Bad Day for Ballet (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Soccer Shoe Clue (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Ice Cream Scoop (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
Trouble at Camp Treehouse (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Best Detective (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Thanksgiving Surprise (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1995
Not Nice on Ice (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Pen Pal Puzzle (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Puppy Problem (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Wedding Gift Goof (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Funny Face Fight (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Crazy Key Clue (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Ski Slope Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
Whose Pet Is Best? (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Stolen Unicorn (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Lemonade Raid (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
Hannah's Secret (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
Princess on Parade (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Clue in the Glue (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
Alien in the Classroom (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
The Hidden Treasures (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
Dare at the Fair (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
The Lucky Horseshoes (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
Trouble Takes the Cake (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
Thrill on the Hill (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1998
Lights! Camera! Clues! (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1999
It's No Joke! (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Fine-Feathered Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Black Velvet Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Gumdrop Ghost (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon1999
Trash or Treasure? (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
Third-Grade Reporter (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
The Make-Believe Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
Dude Ranch Detective (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
Candy Is Dandy (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
The Chinese New Year Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2000
Dinosaur Alert! (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
Flower Power (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
Circus Act (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
The Walkie Talkie Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
The Purple Fingerprint (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
The Dashing Dog Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2001
The Snow Queen's Surprise (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Crook Who Took the Book (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Crazy Carnival Case (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Sand Castle Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Scarytales Sleepover (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Old-Fashioned Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2002
Big Worry In Wonderland (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
Recipe for Trouble (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Stinky Cheese Surprise (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Day Camp Disaster (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
Turkey Trouble (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Carousel Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Dollhouse Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Bike Race Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Lighthouse Mystery (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
Space Case (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Secret in the Spooky Woods (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Snowman Surprise (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Bunny-Hop Hoax (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
Strike-Out Scare (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
Zoo Clue (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
The Singing Suspects (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
The Apple Bandit (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
The Kitten Caper (As:Carolyn Keene)
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nancy Drew: Notebooks series is publication order: 1. The Slumber Party Secret (As:Carolyn Keene) (1994), 2. The Lost Locket (As:Carolyn Keene) (1994), 3. The Secret Santa (As:Carolyn Keene) (1994), 4. Bad Day for Ballet (As:Carolyn Keene) (1995), 5. The Soccer Shoe Clue (As:Carolyn Keene) (1995), and 64 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nancy Drew: Notebooks series by Mildred A. Wirt contains 69 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nancy Drew: Notebooks series is written by Mildred A. Wirt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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