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Hardy Boys Adventures Books

In order from Secret of the Red Arrow to The Smuggler's Legacy. Part of The Hardy Boys.

The Hardy Boys Adventures series is a set of 25 chapter books by Franklin W. Dixon, published between 2013 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Mystery of the Phantom Heist
The Vanishing Game
Into Thin Air
Peril at Granite Peak
Showdown at Widow Creek
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Secret of the Red Arrow
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Secret of the Red Arrow

By Franklin W. Dixon

Retired teen detectives face a crime gang threatening their town.

152 pages· 32,621 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy, supposedly retired teen detectives, are drawn back into action when a series of pranks escalate into a dangerous crime wave in Bayport. As they unravel the mystery, they discover a crime gang's sinister plot. With the town's safety and their own lives at stake, the brothers must outsmart the elusive Red Arrow before it's too late. Can they save Bayport from this looming threat?
In reading order

Hardy Boys Adventures Series

25 books · Published 2013–2023

#3
The Vanishing Game
#3 in Series
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The Vanishing Game

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A rider vanishes at Funspot. Can the Hardy Brothers solve the mystery?

#4
Into Thin Air
#4 in Series
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$699

Into Thin Air

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A girl vanishes from an amusement park. Can the Hardy Boys uncover the truth?

#13
Bound for Danger
#13 in Series
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$674

Bound for Danger

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Can two detectives uncover a sinister basketball initiation scheme?

#15
A Con Artist in Paris
#15 in Series
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$759

A Con Artist in Paris

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

In Paris, Frank and Joe Hardy chase a mysterious art thief linked to a famed street artist.

#16
Stolen Identity
#16 in Series
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$759

Stolen Identity

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Framed for theft, two detectives must outsmart a cunning foe to clear their names.

#18
The Disappearance
#18 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1697

The Disappearance

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A missing friend, a switched phone, and chilling texts. Can the Hardy brothers unravel the mystery?

#19
Dungeons & Detectives
#19 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

Dungeons & Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A rare comic vanishes at a castle party. Can the brothers solve the mystery?

#22
Trouble Island
#22 in Series
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$674

Trouble Island

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A remote island's peace shatters with accidents and a missing award. Can two detectives solve the mystery before danger strikes?

#25
The Smuggler's Legacy
#25 in Series
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$674

The Smuggler's Legacy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Uncovering hidden 1920s secrets, two brothers face threats to stop their investigation.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Hardy Boys Adventures series?

There are 25 books in the Hardy Boys Adventures series. It began with Secret of the Red Arrow in 2013, and the newest book, The Smuggler's Legacy, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Hardy Boys Adventures books in?

Start with Secret of the Red Arrow and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #25.

What ages are the Hardy Boys Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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