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True or false: The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books were written by the same author.
True or false: The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books were written by the same author.
False
True or false: Ghostwriters are not credited for their work on The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
True or false: Ghostwriters are not credited for their work on The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
True
True or false: Edward Stratemeyer was the original author of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
True or false: Edward Stratemeyer was the original author of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
False
True or false: The first Nancy Drew books were written by Leslie McFarlane.
True or false: The first Nancy Drew books were written by Leslie McFarlane.
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True or false: The ghostwriters were responsible for developing the characters and plot details of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
True or false: The ghostwriters were responsible for developing the characters and plot details of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books.
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True or false: The books were criticized for their unrealistic plots, but not for their ghostwriting process.
True or false: The books were criticized for their unrealistic plots, but not for their ghostwriting process.
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True or false: Libraries refusing to include The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books in their collections hurt sales of the books.
True or false: Libraries refusing to include The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books in their collections hurt sales of the books.
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Study Notes
- The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew are popular book series about teen detectives.
- The books were written through a process called ghostwriting.
- Ghostwriters write books according to a specific formula, but their authorship is not acknowledged.
- Edward Stratemeyer developed the initial idea for both series.
- Stratemeyer hired ghostwriters to convert his outlines into books.
- Leslie McFarlane was the initial ghostwriter for The Hardy Boys, and Mildred A. Wirt wrote the first Nancy Drew books.
- The ghostwriters developed the characters and plot details.
- The books were criticized for their unrealistic plots and ghostwriting process.
- Despite criticism, the books have had a significant influence on American and global culture.
- The books were so popular that libraries refusing to include them in their collections actually helped sales.
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Test your knowledge of the iconic teen detective book series, The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, with this quiz! Learn about the ghostwriting process, the development of the characters and plots, and the impact these books have had on American and global culture. See how much you really know about these beloved series with this quiz.
