The Mark on the Door
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Mark on the Door

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #13 in the The Hardy Boys series

Two young detectives chase a stolen boat into a foggy mystery leading to Mexico's wild terrains.

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192 pages· 31,461 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 680L
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Bookroo's summary

Frank and Joe Hardy, aboard their motorboat Sleuth, pursue a mysterious thief in Barmet Bay. When the stolen boat drifts into the fog, the brothers, joined by Chet Morton, embark on a thrilling chase. Their quest leads them to the untamed deserts and mountains of Baja California, where danger and intrigue await. Can they unravel the mystery and catch the elusive stranger before it's too late? Adventure and suspense unfold as they navigate unknown territories.

From the publisher

In their motorboat the Sleuth Frank and Joe Hardy search Barmet Bay for a dangerous stranger who has stolen a valuable boat. Suddenly, in the eerie fog, they spot the craft drifting aimlessly out to sea. What happens next starts the young detectives and their pal Chet Morton on an intriguing adventure that takes them to Mexico and into the comparatively unexplored desert and mountain regions of Baja California.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
31,461
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5669
Publication
Published
June 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1934
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089133

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