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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1939 · Est. 4.5 hour read
The Twisted Claw
Written by Franklin W. Dixon
Book #18 in the The Hardy Boys series
Museum thefts lead to a chase after a pirate king.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,319 ratings
177 pages· 32,427 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Frank and Joe Hardy face a thrilling mystery as they investigate a series of museum thefts involving ancient pirate treasures. Tasked with surveilling the suspicious freighter, Black Parrot, in Bayport Harbor, they uncover a daring plot. Their pursuit takes them to the Caribbean, where a self-proclaimed pirate king reigns over the Empire of the Twisted Claw. Can the Hardy Boys outsmart this cunning adversary and recover the stolen treasures? Adventure and suspense await as they navigate treacherous waters and unravel the secrets of the pirate underworld.
From the publisher
A series of museum thefts launch the Hardy Boys on this baffling mystery. Rare collections of ancient pirate treasure are being stolen, so Frank and Joe are asked to stake out the Black Parrot, a suspicious freighter docked in Bayport Harbor. This whirlwind chase after a self-styled pirate king in the Caribbean stronghold of the Empire of the Twisted Claw makes a gripping tale of suspense and high adventure.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 177
- Words
- 32,427
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5695
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1960
- First published
- January 1, 1939
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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