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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1945 · Est. 4 hour read
The Short-Wave Mystery
Written by Franklin W. Dixon
Book #24 in the The Hardy Boys series
Thieves steal stuffed animals, leading to a thrilling chase and mystery.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,302 ratings
192 pages· 34,599 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Frank and Joe Hardy chase thieves who hijacked stuffed animals from an auction, while their father, Fenton Hardy, hunts an industrial spy ring. As the brothers delve deeper, unexpected twists lead them to a dangerous climax in Northern Canada's wilds. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
From the publisher
When thieves hijack a collection of stuffed animals from a country auction, Frank and Joe Hardy pursue the getaway car and are drawn into a thrilling mystery. At the same time, the young detectives’ father–famed private investigator Fenton Hardy–is tracking down an industrial spy ring. This suspense-filled story of pursuit and detection will keep the reader breathlessly following the chain of unexpected developments that lead Frank and Joe to the spine-tingling climax in the wilds of Northern Canada.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 34,599
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1945
- First published
- February 28, 1945
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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