The Missing Chums
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1928 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Missing Chums

By Franklin W. Dixon

Book #4 in the The Hardy Boys series

Two friends vanish after a party. Can the Hardy Boys outsmart the kidnappers?

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192 pages· 32,770 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Frank and Joe Hardy face their toughest challenge yet when their friends disappear after a masquerade party. With a local bank robbery adding to the mystery, the brothers must use all their detective skills to unravel the connection and rescue their pals. As they dive deeper into the case, danger lurks at every turn. Will they outwit the kidnappers and solve one of their most baffling mysteries? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys’ pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Are the events related? How the Hardy boys use all their courage and skill to outwit the criminals provides an exciting climax to one of the most baffling mysteries the young detectives have ever encountered.

At a glance
Format
Pages
192
Words
32,770
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about partiesBooks about detectivesBooks about courageBooks about sleuthingBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlaws
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5671
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
First published
January 1, 1928
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448489551

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