Summary
On Nancy Drew’s first day of school at Bayport High, she meets local “detectives,” Frank and Joe Hardy. Joe declares his undying love for her, and Frank tries to drum up a new case. But there’s a mystery right under their noses. All the adults at their school have gone missing.
Turns out, all the adults in TOWN are missing. Kids are out of control, they’re running out of food and supplies, and no one can make contact with anyone outside of town through the internet. So the three teen detectives decide to head to the rival town nearby, Vansant, to see if they are having the same issues.
Review
This was so fun! The three kids are quirky, but smart, and they work well together. Frank and Joe bicker and fight, but Frank recognizes it’s all psychological to avoid the depth of their feelings for each other. Smart!
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The mystery was fun. I laughed out loud as I read, and I got a kick out of this version of these three iconic characters. This is a good introduction, but there’s still lots to explore with the main characters, their families, and the other kids at their high school, as well as the rivalry with Vansant. I can’t wait to read more of these! Hand this to graphic novel fans, mystery fans, and kids who enjoy Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys stories.