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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 4.5 hour read
The Clue of the Hissing Serpent
Book #53 in the The Hardy Boys series
A serpent balloon and a stolen chess king lead to a dangerous international chase.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,254 ratings
192 pages· 33,652 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Frank and Joe Hardy face a baffling mystery when a terrified sportsman seeks their help over a serpent-marked balloon. As they investigate, a stolen chess king propels them into a perilous adventure. With diabolical enemies on their trail, the brothers follow clues across the Pacific to Hong Kong. Can they unravel the secrets and thwart an international criminal syndicate before it's too late?
From the publisher
Why is a wealthy sportsman so frightened by the serpent design on a mysterious balloon that he begs Frank and Joe Hardy to protect him? And who stole the ancient life-size chess king which is to be presented to the winner of the world chess championship? Targets of diabolical enemies, Frank and Joe find a clue that leads them across the Pacific to Hong Kong to help the police smash an international criminal organization.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 33,652
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 6807
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1974
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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