The Clue of the Hissing Serpent
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Clue of the Hissing Serpent

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #53 in the The Hardy Boys series

A serpent balloon and a stolen chess king lead to a dangerous international chase.

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192 pages· 33,652 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 640L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089539
LCCN
73013373
OCLC
1009042

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