The Phantom Freighter
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1947 · Est. 4 hour read

The Phantom Freighter

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #26 in the The Hardy Boys series

Teen detectives face smugglers and danger on a mysterious sea voyage.

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192 pages· 34,444 words· Est. 4 hour read· 670L
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Teen sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy join Thaddeus McClintock on a sea voyage, only to find themselves thwarted at every turn. Who is blocking their passage on freighter ships? As they delve deeper, they uncover a ring of cunning smugglers. With danger lurking at sea, the brothers must outwit their foes in a thrilling showdown. Will they unravel the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

When eccentric Thaddeus McClintock invites Frank and Joe Hardy to accompany him on a sea voyage, the teenage investigators become entangled in a web of mystery. Who is trying to block the three from securing reservation on freighter ships that carry passengers? The determined efforts of Frank and Joe lead to a hazardous game of wits with a ring of slippery smugglers and to a dramatic confrontation on the high seas. Here is an exciting, action-filled mystery that will keep the reader on edge with suspense.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
34,444
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about smugglingBooks about crimeBooks about investigationsBooks about sleuths
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5680
Publication
Published
January 1, 1947
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089263

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