While the Clock Ticked
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1932 · Est. 4.5 hour read

While the Clock Ticked

By Franklin W. Dixon

Book #11 in the The Hardy Boys series

Threatening notes lead young detectives to a band of thieves.

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174 pages· 33,956 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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When a banker receives ominous notes, he turns to the Hardy boys for help. As they delve deeper, the young detectives uncover a notorious gang of thieves. A mysterious clock in an abandoned house might hold the key to unraveling the gang's secrets. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A banker who has been receiving threatening notes enlists the help of the Hardy boys. Before long, the young sleuths find themselves entangled in the investigation of a notorious band of thieves.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
174
Words
33,956
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about sleuthingBooks about detectivesBooks about thieves, robbers, and outlawsBooks about brothersBooks about mystery and detective work
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5699
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
January 1, 1932
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448089119

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