Her Interactive and Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Bundle Nancy Drew Computer Games and Books for Endless Hours of Sleuthing

Business Wire, Sept 30, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2003

Her Interactive today announced that it has partnered with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing to deliver two Nancy Drew computer game and paperback book bundles to major retail stores nationwide beginning on September 30, 2003. The bundles, each priced at $19.99 (MSRP), provide mystery fans with hours of sleuthing.

The first bundle includes Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand for the PC plus Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Forgotten Cave paperback book. The second features Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake for the PC and Nancy Drew: The Fox Hunt Mystery paperback book.

"The Nancy Drew game and book bundles deliver high entertainment value at an affordable price," said Her Interactive President Megan Gaiser. "This combo pack is an ideal gift for the holidays and nicely blends reading and playing for young mystery fans."

"We're delighted to join with Her Interactive in offering millions of Nancy Drew fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in our teen super sleuth's world," said Alan Smagler, Senior VP & Associate Publisher, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

About Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew debuted in 1930 and is still going strong. She is a smart, independent, gutsy and resourceful teen detective who can crack even the toughest case. With more than 100 million books in 22 languages in print, Nancy Drew engages readers as a global role model.

About Her Interactive

Her Interactive creates intelligent, interactive entertainment for girls of all ages. The company designs, develops and publishes award-winning games that offer role-playing, mystery, and adventure that girls and women find both challenging and fun. Her Interactive's Nancy Drew series offers exciting game play without violence or gender stereotypes. More information about the company and the Nancy Drew games can be found at www.herinteractive.com.

About Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, one of the leading children's book publishers in the world, is comprised of the following imprints: Aladdin Paperbacks, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Libros para ninos, Little Simon(R), Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Simon Pulse, and Simon Spotlight(R). While maintaining an extensive award-winning backlist, the division continues to publish acclaimed and best-selling books for children of all ages. For more information about Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, visit http://www.SimonSaysKids.com.