Mystery of the Desert Giant
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1960 · Est. 5 hour read

Mystery of the Desert Giant

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #40 in the The Hardy Boys series

Two brothers chase criminals across borders to find a missing man.

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182 pages· 35,545 words· Est. 5 hour read· 700L
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Frank and Joe Hardy embark on a thrilling quest to find the missing Willard Grafton. Their investigation uncovers a dangerous gang plotting against the US government. Racing through California and into Mexico, the brothers must outsmart the criminals before it's too late. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the gang's sinister plans prevail?

From the publisher

In a search for the missing Willard Grafton, Frank Hardy and younger brother Joe, encounter a gang of criminals intent on defrauding the US government, and are lead across California and even into Mexico.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
182
Words
35,545
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5676
Publication
Published
December 1, 1961
First published
December 1, 1960
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089409
OCLC
25863848

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