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Nancy Drew determines whether an ivory elephant charm really protects its wearer from harm when she investigates the involvement of a member of the Bengleton Wild-Animal Show in a mysterious scheme.
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Looking through others' reviews, I definitely read an updated (though still “dated,” compared to today's standards!) text. The introduction of Rishi and Rai in this version was different than the earlier version, and I think it made more sense (in addition to being less problematic). From there, the story was engaging. There were, of course, some cringey bits . . . But that often comes with reading a book decades old! If you're reading with kids, those discrepancies can make for good discussion points. Overall I enjoyed the adventure, although it's perhaps not my favorite Nancy Drew so far. :)
Series
100 primary booksNancy Drew Mystery Stories is a 100-book series with 100 primary works first released in 1930 with contributions by Carolyn Keene, Helena Soinio, and Anu Havia.