Description

For young readers who grew up with the bestselling Fancy Nancy picture books, Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books!

In this first in a series of delightful chapter books, Fancy Nancy takes on the role of detective. When one of Nancy's classmate's most treasured possessions disappear from school, it's up to detective Nancy to solve the mystery and save the day.

With the help of her friend Bree, she follows the clues to an unexpected source. Fans of Nancy Drew's Clue Crew will be among the readers happy to see a new Nancy join the ranks of super sleuths!


When a special blue marble vanishes from the classroom, can Nancy follow the clues to crack her first big case?


  • An Engaging First Mystery: Perfect for young readers transitioning from picture books, this case of the missing marble is full of fun, relatable characters, and suspense.
  • Super Sleuth in Training: Join Nancy as she puts on her pink trench coat, gathers clues, and learns what it really means to be a detective.
  • Friendship and Teamwork: Nancy and her best friend Bree team up as Partners in Crime Fighting, proving two heads are better than one when solving a puzzle.
  • Problem Solving Fun: With easy-to-read text and a puzzle that kids can figure out alongside Nancy, this story encourages observation and critical thinking.

About the author(s)

Jane O’Connor was born and raised in the fabulous metropolis of New York City. That’s where she still lives with her husband, Jim, although both their grown sons did something unfathomable (that means impossible to understand). They moved to the West Coast! Besides writing the Fancy Nancy series and other books for children, Jane spent her whole career as an editor at major publishing houses. Recently retired, she finds herself with something she never had before—free time to do whatever she pleases.

Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, Lambslide, Escape Goat, and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.

Reviews

“Super Sleuth” is quite well done ... O’Connor... has a fine ear for dialogue and includes details that will amuse parents. - New York Times Book Review

“Fans of the Fancy Nancy series will enjoy reading about an old friend in a new, more grown-up setting. Fully fleshed-out secondary characters, especially Nancy’s parents and Mr. Dudeny, Nancy’s teacher, create a nice backdrop for this new series aimed at transitioning readers. It’s hard to write mysteries for a chapter-book audience, but O’Connor creates a plot with subtle clues and red herrings that allow readers to puzzle out the mystery along with Nancy ... Nancy is one sassy gumshoe. Her fans will enjoy growing up with her.” - Kirkus Reviews

“O’Connor and Glasser are as in synch as ever, and readers who have grown up with Fancy Nancy will be thrilled to follow her new career path.” - Publishers Weekly

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