The Sting of the Scorpion
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1978 · Est. 5 hour read

The Sting of the Scorpion

By Franklin W. Dixon

Book #58 in the The Hardy Boys series

Young detectives uncover a sinister plot at a mysterious animal park.

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180 pages· 34,518 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Frank and Joe Hardy, young detectives, witness a sky explosion linked to Quinn Air Fleet. Their investigation leads them to a new animal park, where they face traps and threats. The park owner battles pressure to sell, while strange events unsettle visitors and animals. Can the brothers unravel the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

During Mr. Hardy’s investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, Frank and Joe witness an explosion in the sky near an airborne dirigible owned by Quinn Air Fleet. The young detectives look into a clue that takes them into a new animal park outside Bayport, where they are lured into a trap by an unknown enemy. Problems arise for the park owner as he receives pressure from a competitor and a real-estate firm to sell out. Strange occurrences at the park also frighten the visitors and animals. Frank and Joe take up the case despite fore warnings.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
180
Words
34,518
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about crimeBooks about investigationsBooks about aviation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6840
Publication
Published
June 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089584

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