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Two of my favorite authors growing up were Franklin W. Dixon and Carolyn Keene, authors of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books. I read everything I could get my hands on from both of them. It would be decades before I learned that neither author actually exists. Both were the creation of Edward Stratemeyer, […]
25 points by herbertl 67 days ago hughhowey.com 11 comments

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The article reveals the surprising truth behind the iconic Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series, detailing how their authorship was a clever creation of Edward Stratemeyer rather than individual writers. It’s a fascinating look at literary history and the impact of pseudonyms on beloved children’s literature.

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