Radio National – ABC The Book Show – Debut writers series: The Nancys by R. W. R. McDonald

Inspired by Nancy Drew, 11 year-old Tippy, her uncle and his boyfriend take it upon themselves to investigate a terrible murder in the small, fictional town of Riverstone. New Zealand-born R. W. R. McDonald lightens the story with lively dialogue and a makeover or two. So how did he go about balancing the silly with the serious?