Topic: Nancy Drew

How Maurice Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ moved children’s books toward realism

Maurice Sendak's 'Wild Things,' in depicting how a tantrum might play out, paved the way for authors to show children more the world as it is, and less what adults think it ought to be.

Jade de Jong: South Africa's answer to 'The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency'

South African author Jassy Mackenzie has created private investigator Jade de Jong – the grittier, South African version of Botswana's Precious Ramotswe.

3 noteworthy new young adult books

In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.

Nancy Drew and the case of a secret identity

This time, it was quite serious – how to appeal to boys? A quick-thinking mother comes to the rescue.

Sherlock Holmes knocked off a school reading list

The Sherlock Holmes novel, "A Study in Scarlet," has been taken off the sixth-grade reading list in a Virginia high school.

3 of the summer's best new mystery novels

As the temperatures rise, so does the fictional body count. Our summer mystery roundup offers three stylish literary efforts by writers new to the genre.

4 new mysteries for spring

As April is the cruelest month, it seems like a fine time to check in with some of the mystery genre's most reliable wordsmiths. From forgotten historical figures to lost children, there are enough puzzles and double-crosses here to carry fans through to summer – but not a butler in sight.

Parents are essential in a child's upbringing. But they can't do it all.

Parents can be forgiven -- and should be applauded -- for wanting the best for their kids. But a key part of parenting is getting out of the way.

Happy Birthday, Nancy Drew!

Nancy Drew, the titian-haired sleuth beloved by American girls for decades, turns 80 this week.

Twilight and New Moon: sexual longing in a world of vampire abstinence

Twilight's Edward Cullen and the New Moon movie: What message do they really send?

Foreign correspondents keep an eye on the world

Benny & Shrimp

Two warm-hearted titles for late-summer reads.

Summer reading list

An inter-generational reading of 'Twilight'

Sotomayor navigates Senate corridors on her way to confirmation hearing

Democrats push for July; GOP senators say they need more time to examine her record.

Girl Sleuth

Who needs Kindle? Now you've got your cellphone...

The House at Sugar Beach

A US journalist tells her story as one of Liberia's fallen elite.

Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Based on the highly popular American Girl book series, 'Kit' plays out like a sweet-souled Nancy Drew mystery.

Essay: What makes a house feel like home?

A simple question inspires an earnest, happy search for the answer.