Book Title: Captive Witness by Carolyn Keene                                       February 28, 2012

Part 1

1.       Reflect

When I started reading the novel I find it incredible for Nancy Drew to be a brilliant detective at her age. While the pressure and tension in the novel increases her capability to figure-out everything gets more fascinating.

 I like the way she managed to put control over the situations and how she play it on her palm. She is as good as those proficient detectives in the city. Her optimism really I admired the most. No matter how easier said than done the problems were, she could easily crack them all. Like when she was situated in a circumstance where she was to rescue ten innocent children from the Hungarian port to be fetched at the port of Austria. Her expertise as a young detective was then dared. The obstructions she might encounter were too perilous for anyone to vanquish. Rescuing the children requires a mature mentality in order to get through it. But Nancy at her age of 18 did not fail the children and the people who expect a lot from her.  Her ability to think of ways to decipher puzzles was fast, precise and accurate.

I was also enthralled by how she understood and analyzed the things that happen around her and could easily predict the outcomes of it.

2.       Connect

Back when I was young I used to play games such as hide and sick. Kids would probably look for the others who are hiding without even thinking where? So they lose the chance of winning the game. They even spend much of their energy just to find the other kids.

Just like Nancy Drew analyzing was the thing I do first before I moved for a look. Where could be the possible hiding places they conceal themselves from me? This question was already established at the back of my mind. I disburse less energy and finding them made it easier for me. That is why at the end of the day I somehow win the game.

Nancy Drew’s courage and bravery were counted to be the most important elements that brought her to triumph. I may not be as Nancy Drew whose courage and bravery was tested in impermeable situations but instead facing my fear proved how courageous and brave I am. Yes, because when I was in elementary I used to have a stage fright but I realized circumstances whether complicated or undemanding has to be confronted.

3.       Question

I wanted to know if Nancy Drew has this special feeling for Ned Nickerson. Is Nancy Drew attracted with Eric? Why does Nancy’s father, Carson Drew let her handle tough cases that would put her daughter’s life into danger? What if Nancy Drew and the rest of the group were not able to pursue their plan? And what if they fail to rescue the children? Perhaps when Herr Guttenberg took Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson in hand and they were not able to escape could Professor Bagley and Eric succeed in rescuing the children?

4.       Predict

I think Nancy Drew will be awarded as an outstanding young detective. She might end-up as a popular and in demand detective of her generation. Perhaps she’s going to choose Ned Nickerson over Eric. And most probably Nancy Drew will handle more hard-hitting cases that will put her in danger, but I trust how she will overcome those cases she is about to encounter.

Part 2

                                                                        Purok Lansong,Tambler

                                                                  General Santos City

                                                                                                     February 28, 2012

Dear Nancy Drew,

            You know what! I’m a big fan of your character in the novel “Captive Witness”. I really admired how you play your role as a young detective in the novel. Your ability was fascinating; it was surprisingly unbelievable that at the age you have you act as if your one of those pioneers detectives in the field.

             Perhaps, an ordinary young lady would have been running and hiding herself and cry out loud if she will be confronted with the same circumstances you had encountered, but amazingly you just did an extraordinary shift to every obstacles you are in. Your mentality was far of being young anymore you think as if you knew what would come out in a certain circumstance.

            Honestly, your relationship with Ned Nickerson is quite intriguing. But I believe you have this special feeling for him, though sometimes you find him some kind of a bragging but a good-for-nothing school boy. Well, lucky for you because even if he makes himself stupid in front of you, he’s always been there holding up for you. I hope your gonna choose the right beau for you. And I supposed it is Ned Nickerson.

            I wish I could play the same role you played. But for the mean time your function in the novel will surely encourage and inspire me to do my best as a person.

Respectfully Yours,

Denden a. Andang