Mystery of the Flying Express
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Mystery of the Flying Express

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #20 in the The Hardy Boys series

A hydrofoil's maiden voyage turns into a perilous chase against Zodiac-themed criminals.

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177 pages· 32,596 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Frank and Joe Hardy are tasked with guarding a new hydrofoil, the Flying Express, amid threats of sabotage. When the vessel and a skilled operative vanish, the brothers embark on a high-stakes pursuit across sea, air, and land. They face Zodiac Zig, a cunning gang leader, and his ruthless crew. As danger looms at every turn, can the teenage detectives unravel the mystery and stop the criminals before it's too late?

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A sleek new hydrofoil is scheduled to start ferrying passengers between Bayport and Cape Cutlass. But business enemies of the hydrofoil owner have stirred up a hornets’ nest of violent opposition among small boat owners. Fearing sabotage, he begs Frank and Joe Hardy to guard the Flying Express on her maiden trip. Startling developments plunge the teenage detectives into a dangerous chase by sea, air, and land in pursuit of a gang of hardened criminals who operate by the signs of the Zodiac. Tension mounts when the Flying Express vanishes – and so does Sam Radley, Mr. Hardy’s skilled operative. Peril stalks Frank and Joe’s every moves as they hunt down the terrifying gangleader Zodiac Zig and his vicious henchmen.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
177
Words
32,596
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about hydrofoilsBooks about mysteriesBooks about adventures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5677
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1941
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089201

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