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Hardy Boys Clue Book Books

In order from The Missing Playbook to The Video Game Bandit. Part of The Hardy Boys.

The Hardy Boys Clue Book series is a set of 16 chapter books by Franklin W. Dixon, published between 2016 and 2023. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 95 pages.

The Missing Playbook
Water-Ski Wipeout
Talent Show Tricks
Scavenger Hunt Heist
A Skateboard Cat-astrophe
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Missing Playbook
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$599
Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

The Missing Playbook

By Franklin W. Dixon, Matt David (Illustrator)

Can Frank and Joe recover the missing playbook before the big game?

96 pages· 9,167 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
Paperback
In reading order

Hardy Boys Clue Book Series

16 books · Published 2016–2023

#3
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$599

Water-Ski Wipeout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Can Frank and Joe solve the mystery of the missing water skis before the trip ends?

#5
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$674

Scavenger Hunt Heist

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Prizes vanish during a school trip scavenger hunt. Can the brothers crack the case?

#7
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$574

The Pirate Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Detective brothers unravel a pirate ghost hoax to find hidden treasure.

#11
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$674

Bug-Napped

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A missing beetle sparks a weekend mystery. Can the brothers solve it?

#12
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$574

Sea Life Secrets

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A sea creature vanishes. Can the Hardy Boys solve the mystery before time runs out?

#13
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$674

Robot Rescue!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A robot is stolen before its debut. Can the Hardy Boys solve the mystery?

#14
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$574

The Bad Luck Skate

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Can Frank and Joe uncover the saboteur before the championship game is lost?

#15
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$574

The Garden Plot

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Brothers uncover a saboteur targeting prize gardens. Can they solve it in time?

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$574

The Video Game Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A prized video game system vanishes at a school fundraiser. Can the mystery be solved in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Hardy Boys Clue Book series?

There are 16 books in the Hardy Boys Clue Book series. It began with The Missing Playbook in 2016, and the newest book, The Video Game Bandit, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Hardy Boys Clue Book books in?

Start with The Missing Playbook and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #16.

What ages are the Hardy Boys Clue Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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