It's volunteer week at Carl Sandburg Elementary school, and Nancy is very exxcited about her job. She will be walking Mrs. Rutledge's dog, Baby. Mrs. Rutledge owns the biggest, fanciest house in River Heights. And she also owns the smallest one-a beautiful antique dollhouse. Nancy loves the tiny furniture and little windows of the dollhouse almost as much as she loves walking Baby. But one day, five pieces of doll furniture are missing, and Mrs. Rutledge...

Bess is dying to be the Pumpkin Princess in the fall parade. But one girl can wear the crown and the beautiful gown. And the winner is...Brenda Carlton, Princess Snooty Nose! But now the gown is gone, and Nancy's helping that stuck-up Brenda find it. Bess may never speak to Nancy again! Does being the best detective in the world mean Nancy has to lost her best friend in the world?

Hannah's more than a housekeeper. She's almost part of Nancy's family. But Hannah has a secret, and Nancy thinks she knows what it is; Hannah's got another job--with rich and grumpy old Mrs. Garfield! Nancy will do anything to keep Hannah, even clean the house. And what a mess she's making--dust and dirt and soap suds all over! But it's so scary. Hannah won't really leave, will she?

What could be sweeter than a visit to Zuckerman's Aonked Candy Factory? Nancy and her class will see how their favorite candy is made, and even get free samples. Then Mr. Zuckerman tells the kids he ahs dreamed up the perfect candy. He even shows them the paper with the secret recipe. But when the visit is over, the recipe has disappeared and on one can find it! Is the greatest candy lost for good?

Nancy Drew's special detective notebook is gone! And, boy, is she in trouble. Inside were three passes--for her, Bess, and George--to the most popular movie of all time, Star Quest 2. Sure, Nancy's friends will forgive her...maybe in a million years. Even worse, Jason Hutchings is looking for the notebook--just to prove how easy it is to be a detective. One thing's for sure: these days, it's not easy being Nancy Drew!

Christmas is coming and Nancy's class is having a Secret Santa exchange. Everyone gets a gift except for Nancy! Now Nancy must unwrap another mystery.