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Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneSimon Pulse2019-09-24ISBN 9781534463158400 pages
Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The world’s favorite teen detective is back, and she’s on the case. Keep up with Nancy Drew in this thrilling collection of mysteries full of intrigue, boys, and murder.

In Smile and Say Murder, a series of death threats send Nancy undercover at a magazine whose coowner has a talent for making enemies. Nancy calls in her boyfriend Ned to help, but when he seems to fall in love with the lead suspect’s sister, Nancy is on her own—and she’s the killer’s next target.

In Hit and Run Holiday, a friend’s near-murder plunges Nancy down a path of darkness on Florida’s seemingly sunny beaches. With a whispered name as her only clue, Nancy combs the coast for the would-be killer, desperate to find him…before he strikes again.

In White Water Terror, Nancy is on a Montana adventure that soon becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse when a sinister phone call and two near-fatal “accidents” put the fun on hold. It’s clear Nancy and her friends are being stalked by a ruthless murderer, and everyone is a suspect. Can she find some answers before more than relaxation is lost?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of danger, such as near-fatal accidents and a deadly game of cat and mouse, indicating a significant level of violence in the plot. The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as a creepy legend involving murder and suicide, and characters being chased and threatened.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of danger, such as near-fatal accidents and a deadly game of cat and mouse, indicating a significant level of violence in the plot.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as a creepy legend involving murder and suicide, and characters being chased and threatened.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit themes of racism or racial identity politics are present in the search results.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have profanity?

    No instances of profanity are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have sexual identity?

    There are references to illicit affairs and a character presented as sex-positive, indicating some sexual themes in the narrative.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have gender roles?

    The series features a strong female protagonist, Nancy Drew, who is depicted as capable and independent, reflecting modern feminist themes.

  • Does Nancy Drew Files Vol. II Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to the book.