The Giant Rat of Sumatra
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1997 · Est. 4 hour read

The Giant Rat of Sumatra

Book #143 in the The Hardy Boys series

A play's sabotage threatens to unravel a mystery.

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160 pages· 30,067 words· Est. 4 hour read
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In Bayport, a new musical play, 'The Giant Rat of Sumatra,' faces mysterious sabotage. Joe Hardy, part of the cast, must uncover the culprit before the curtain falls. Can he solve the mystery in time, or will the show be doomed? With singing, dancing, and danger lurking backstage, the stakes are high in this thrilling theatrical adventure.

From the publisher

The Hardy Boys collaborating on a case with Sherlock Holmes? Well. Almost. A new musical play based on the legendary detective is coming to Bayport. It’s called “The Giant Rat of Sumatra,” and Joe has joined the cast. There’s singing! There’s dancing! And there’s sabotage!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
30,067
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
19743
Publication
Published
April 30, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Minstrel
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780671000554

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