The Secret of the Scarecrow
By Carolyn Keene and Macky Pamintuan
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Nancy, Bess and George are thrilled when their class is asked to design a scarecrow for the town’s biggest department store’s window. And it gets even better when their design wins! But when the scarecrow is stolen from Bess’s porch, it’s up to the Clue Crew to save the day.
The case is tough, especially with a shadowy figure running around town, a list of suspects that keeps growing, and Deirdre Shannon trying to get Bess in trouble. Can the girls find the scarecrow in time? Or will the store’s fall window be ruined?
Carolyn Keene
Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.
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Reviews for The Secret of the Scarecrow
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a pretty nice little story. I had fun with the list of suspects and the Halloween/Fall themes, and I felt sympathetic about why Leanne stole the scarecrow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved that everyone confessed and became friends and they were so happy.
Book preview
The Secret of the Scarecrow - Carolyn Keene
Surprise in Store
Guess what, class?
Mrs. Ramirez said. We have a special guest today.
Eight-year-old Nancy Drew smiled as she sat up straight behind her desk. She loved special guests almost as much as she loved solving mysteries. But who was the well-dressed woman standing next to Mrs. Ramirez?
Nancy’s best friend Bess Marvin tugged gently at Nancy’s reddish blond ponytail. Who do you think she is, Nancy?
she whispered.
I may be a detective,
Nancy whispered back. But I don’t have a clue.
Nancy was lucky to have both of her best friends in her class. Her other best friend, George Fayne, sat a few desks down. She was too far to trade whispers but close enough to trade smiles!
My name is Mimi Franklin,
the mystery guest said. And I’m the owner of Darcy’s Department Store.
Wow,
Nancy said under her breath. Darcy’s was the biggest store in River Heights!
Has anyone here shopped at Darcy’s?
Ms. Franklin asked.
Nancy’s hand shot up. Her new back-to-school shoes were bought at Darcy’s. She looked around the classroom to see all hands up. All except Leanne Hudson’s.
pictureYou’ve never shopped at Darcy’s?
Ms. Franklin asked Leanne.
No,
Leanne Hudson said. She added quickly, But Hudson’s Apparel is having a sale on suitcases and duffel bags!
Nancy got it. Leanne’s parents owned Hudson’s Apparel, a smaller store across the street from Darcy’s. Why would she shop anywhere else?
Ms. Franklin is here to tell us about her special surprise,
Mrs. Ramirez said. Go ahead, Ms. Franklin.
Nancy sat up even straighter. What could it be?
Darcy’s is about to decorate their store windows for fall,
Ms. Franklin explained. There’ll be pumpkins, colorful fall leaves, and a scarecrow.
Ms. Franklin gave a big smile and said, Mrs. Ramirez is a friend of mine, and she tells me how creative this class is . . . so how would you like to make our scarecrow?
Excited whispers filled the room.
What kind of scarecrow?
George asked.
Any kind,
Ms. Franklin said. As long as it’s no bigger than a nine-year-old and is wearing clothes from Darcy’s.
Tommy Maron’s hand shot up. Does Darcy’s sell superhero capes?
he asked.
Uh . . . no,
Ms. Franklin said.
Phooey,
Tommy grumbled.
Mrs. Ramirez explained the next step: Each of you will draw an idea for the scarecrow. Then Ms. Franklin will pick the best one for their window.
Nancy smiled over her shoulder at Bess. A contest!
Once I pick a winner, I will choose the outfit at Darcy’s that best matches that design.
You can work in teams,
Mrs. Ramirez said. But no more than three.
Perfect! Nancy thought. She, Bess, and George were already a team—a team of detectives who called themselves the Clue Crew.
Is everybody ready to make a scarecrow?
Ms. Franklin asked.
Not me,
a voice in the back said.
Everyone turned to see Harvey Mueller.
Scarecrows are scary for a reason,
Harvey said. Haven’t you guys heard of Jake McStuffings?
Jake Mc-who?
Kevin Garcia asked.
Jake’s a scarecrow who wears baggy overalls and a big straw hat,
Harvey said in a hushed voice. Every fall, Jake leaps off his pole to wander the streets of River Heights.
Most of the kids snickered. Harvey was always making up scary stories!
Quit laughing!
Harvey said. "Jake is