The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959 · Est. 5 hour read

The Mystery of the Chinese Junk

By Franklin W. Dixon

Book #39 in the The Hardy Boys series

A summer ferry venture turns mysterious as others covet the ship.

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192 pages· 36,438 words· Est. 5 hour read
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The Hardy brothers embark on a summer adventure, buying a Chinese junk to run a ferry service. But their plans take a mysterious turn when they discover others are unusually interested in their ship. What secrets does this vessel hold, and why is it attracting so much attention? As intrigue deepens, the Hardys must navigate unexpected challenges and uncover the truth before it's too late.

From the publisher

The Hardys purchase a Chinese junk to use as a ferry service, in order to make some money over the summer. It soon becomes apparent that others are very interested in the ship.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
36,438
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about boatsBooks about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlaws
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~R
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5675
Publication
Published
December 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1959
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089393

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