Books like Nancy Drew, girl detective

Nancy Drew, girl detective by Stefan Petrucha reads as adventurous, determined. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Shock Waves

Carolyn Keene · 1989

Both explore investigation & secrets

78% genome match

The tower treasure

Franklin W. Dixon · 1927

Both explore investigation & friendship

74% genome match

Dead on Arrival

Carolyn Keene · 1995

Both explore investigation & secrets

78% genome match

The Short-Wave Mystery

Franklin W. Dixon · 1945

Both explore technology & friendship

75% genome match

The Quest of the Missing Map

Carolyn Keene · 1942

Both explore investigation & friendship

77% genome match

Foul Play

Franklin W. Dixon · 1978

Both explore investigation & friendship

75% genome match

A Question of Guilt

Carolyn Keene · 1996

Both explore friendship & secrets

78% genome match

A Figure in Hiding

Franklin W. Dixon · 1937

Both explore investigation & friendship

75% genome match

The Mystery of the Tolling Bell

Carolyn Keene · 1946

Both explore investigation & secrets

77% genome match

The Great Airport Mystery

Franklin W. Dixon · 1930

Both explore secrets & investigation

73% genome match

A model crime

Carolyn Keene · 1990

Both explore investigation & secrets

78% genome match

The Missing Chums

Franklin W. Dixon · 1928

Both explore friendship & investigation

72% genome match