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No, the Hardy Boys series was written by multiple ghostwriters under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, not by Carolyn Keene. Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym used for the Nancy Drew series.
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Is carolyn keene and franklin w dixon is one and the same author?
well first of all, both the Hardy Boys and the Nancy Drew series were written by the same PEOPLE. Frank W Dixon and Carolyn Keene are pseudonym. The books are written by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.
What college did carolyn keene go to?
carolyn keene (author of the Nancy drew book series), is actually not a real person. "she" is a conglomerate of authors who write the series under this fictional pen name. Franklin w. dixon, "author" or the hardy boys is a similar setup.
How many books did Carolyn Keene write for the Nancy Drew series?
There never was a person named Carolyn Keene. It was a "house name" for books by Edward Stratemeyer for the Nancy Drew books. He wrote the outline and then hired other people to write the books. Mildred Wirt Benson was the first house writer. There were others. This allowed Stratemeyer to publish books quickly. He had house writers for the Nancy Drew series, Hardy Boys and other series.
Where did corolyn keene live?
The printed author of the Nancy Drew books is Carolyn Keene. However, this is just a pseudonym (a fake name of an author). In fact, the Nancy Drew books were written by various authors. Edward Stratemeyer actually created the characters (using the pseudonym so as not to embarass his family if the books bombed). Since his death, the series and team of authors was carried on by his daughter. By the way, the same goes for the Hardy Boys books which were also created by Edward Stratemeyer under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. For more info about the Nancy Drew authors, please visit http://www.series-books.com/nancydrew/nancydrew.html. For a detailed list of authors of the Hardy Boys books, please see the link below. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_wrote_the_Hardy_Boys_book_series
What were some popular children's mystery book series from the 90's?
Some popular children's mystery book series from the 90's were "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner, "Nancy Drew" by Carolyn Keene, and "The Hardy Boys" by Franklin W. Dixon.
Did Leslie Mcfarlane write Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys?
Some of the books were written by the same author from Nancy Drew. But both series have been written by a whole slew of different Ghost Writers, meaning they write in the series under the same Pen-name as the original author.
How many hardy boys books were ever written?
446
Are there any books similar to the Mandie series by Lois Gladys Leppard?
Yes, you might enjoy the "Nancy Drew" series by Carolyn Keene, "The Boxcar Children" series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, and "The Hardy Boys" series by Franklin W. Dixon. These series feature mystery and adventure themes similar to the Mandie series.
Why did they hire so many Carolyn Keenes to write Nancy Drew books?
The original author of the Nancy Drew series also wrote the Hardy Boys mystery series under the name Franklin W. Dixon. Caroline Keene was simply a pen name. After the original author passed away, the series were continued by his daughter.
What is the reading level Hardy boys book?
The reading level of Hardy Boys books varies, but they are generally written at a 4th to 6th grade reading level.
Is Nancy Drew a character?
The printed author of the Nancy Drew books is Carolyn Keene. However, this is just a pseudonym (a fake name of an author). In fact, the Nancy Drew books were written by various authors. Edward Stratemeyer actually created the characters (using the pseudonym so as not to embarass his family if the books bomed). Since his death, the series and team of authors was carried on by his daughter. For more information about exactly who wrote what book, please visit http://www.series-books.com/nancydrew/nancydrew.html . By the way, the same goes for the Hardy Boys books which were also created by Edward Stratemeyer under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. Carolyn Keene was such a hit that the phony name was included in an issue of Who's Who in America.
Who wrote the Nancy drew books?
056 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories hardbacks 118 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories paperbacks 124 Nancy Drew Files 025 Nancy Drew on Campus 017 River Heights (not specifically Nancy, but rather her hometown) 035 Nancy Drew Girl Detective (continuing) 003 Nancy Drew Girl Detective Super Mysteries (continuing) 002 Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys Super Sleuths 036 Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys Super Mysteries 002 Nancy Drew Girl Detective and the Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers Super Mysteries (continuing) 006 Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys Be a Detective Mystery Stories (choose own adventure) 049 Nancy Drew Notebooks (for little kids) 027 Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew (for little kids) 001 Nancy Drew Ghost Stories 001 Nancy Drew Campfire Stories 001 Nancy Drew Cookbook 001 Nancy Drew Mad Libs 016 Nancy Drew graphic novels (continuing) [Last updated 24 Jul 2009 ]
