The Mystery of the Black Rhino
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 4 hour read

The Mystery of the Black Rhino

Written by Franklin W. Dixon · Illustrated by Jeff Walker

Book #178 in the The Hardy Boys series

Two brothers uncover a dangerous poaching ring in Kenya, risking everything to stop it.

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160 pages· 29,799 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Frank and Joe Hardy's vacation in Nairobi turns perilous when they stumble upon a poaching ring targeting wildlife for skins and tusks. Determined to stop the hunters, the brothers dive into a treacherous investigation. As they navigate the wilds of Kenya, they face unexpected dangers and shocking revelations. Can they unravel the mystery and bring the culprits to justice before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the true criminals might be closer than they think. Join the Hardy boys on a thrilling adventure where every step could be their last.

From the publisher

Frank and Joe Hardy follow their father on a trip to Nairobi for an incredible vacation. Intrigue has a way of finding the Hardys, though, and in a short time they become involved in a dangerous case. Someone’s hunting wild animals for prize skins and tusks, angering the area’s animal rights activists. When Frank and Joe see some of the horrific work of the hunters while on safari, they become determined to help put an end to it.

This criminal hunt is fierce. The Hardy boys find themselves getting closer to danger than ever before. And after a treacherous hunt for the culprit, imagine their surprise when the Hardys learn that they were never far from the true criminals behind the vicious acts in Kenya….

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Format
Prebound-Glued
Pages
160
Words
29,799
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~829L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
70128
Publication
Published
April 1, 2003
Publisher
Turtleback
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613616461

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