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Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums
Series: The Hardy Boys
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See moreTwo of the Hardy Boys's chums take a motor trip down the coast. They disappear and are almost rescued by their friends when all are captured. A thrilling story of adventure.
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Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys' pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Are the events related?
How the Hardy boys use all their courage and skill to outwit the criminals provides an exciting climax to one of the most baffling mysteries the young detectives have ever encountered.
Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums by Franklin W. Dixon offers readers a thrilling adventure as the Hardy boys tackle one of their most challenging cases yet.
Series: The Hardy Boys
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Hardy Boys 01: the Tower Treasure
In Hardy Boys 01: The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon, Frank and Joe Hardy, the teenage sons of famous detective Fenton Hardy, find themselves in the midst of a compelling and mystifying case. When a dying criminal confesses that his stolen loot has been hidden "in the tower," the brothers take it upon themselves to solve the puzzle and...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 02: the House on the Cliff
Hardy Boys 02: The House on the Cliff follows Frank and Joe Hardy as they investigate a mysterious old house perched high on the cliffs above Barmet Bay. Their initial exploration turns frightening when they are scared off by a scream. Undeterred, the boys return to the seemingly haunted house after discovering a link between the location and a smuggling...Hardback$3800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Hardy Boys 03: the Secret of the Old Mill
With two cases in tow, the Hardy boys look to Turner Mill for clues. Determined to learn the secret of the old mill, Frank and Joe employ a clever ruse to gain entrance, only to find themselves trapped. How the young detectives extricate themselves from this dangerous situation and unravel mysteries will keep readers tense with suspense! Hardy Boys 03:...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 05: Hunting for Hidden Gold
Timber wolves, a Rocky Mountain blizzard, and a mine cave-in are only a few of the perils Frank and Joe Hardy encounter during their search for the principal members of a notorious gang responsible for a payroll robbery. Clue by clue, Frank and Joe cleverly fit into place the scattered pieces of this dangerous puzzle and come up with the...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 06: the Shore Road Mystery
When the Hardy Boys eagerly agree to assist their friend Jack Dodd and his father in locating a family treasure, the two young detectives are unaware of the baffling complications that will arise. Deadly road traps, aerial ambush, a spider man and a suspect who carries a menacing cane harass the young detectives as they seek the triple solution to...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums
Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys' pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Are the events related? How the Hardy boys use all their courage and skill to outwit the criminals provides an exciting climax to one of the most baffling mysteries the young detectives have ever encountered. Hardy Boys 04: the Missing...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 07: the Secret of the Caves
Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then, a new clue is unearthed that sends the young detectives to the Honeycomb Caves. After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight in one of the...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 08: the Mystery of Cabin Island
With two mysteries to solve, Frank and Joe must climb aboard their iceboat, the Sea Gull, to reach Cabin Island, where a belligerent stranger orders them off. Sabotage to the boat, danger to themselves, and a ghostly prowler do not daunt the Hardy boys in their search for Johnny Jefferson and for clues to stolen antique medals. How the teenage...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 09: the Great Airport Mystery
Valuable electronic parts containing platinum are being stolen from shipments made by Stanwide Mining Equipment's cargo planes, and Frank and Joe are called upon to assist their world-renowned detective father in solving the baffling case. While posing as Stanwide employees, the boys investigate the truth behind the chief pilot's death at sea. The puzzling trail of clues leads the young...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 10: What Happened at Midnight
Frank and Joe race against time to retrieve a scientist's top-secret invention before thieves get their hands on it. But the young detectives soon discover that they are involved in a mystery far greater in scope than just safeguarding the invention. When Joe is kidnapped, this incident starts Frank off on a chase that could end disastrously for him and...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 11: While the Clock Ticked
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. In Hardy Boys 11: While the Clock Ticked, suspense builds as the brothers dig deeper into the mystery, risking their own safety to uncover the truth. With each...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hardy Boys 12: Footprints Under the Window
A plot to steal a top-secret instrument vital to the United States space program poses a challenging case for Frank and Joe Hardy. After rescuing a South American stowaway who mutters a warning about Footprints Under the Window and then vanishes, Frank and Joe discover that documents belonging to their famous detective father are missing and that footprints linger under...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Missing Chums by Franklin W. Dixon is praised for its engaging narrative and well-paced action, capturing readers with its adventurous plot involving the Hardy brothers. While some reviews suggest it has a somewhat dated style, it remains a nostalgic and entertaining read for young audiences and offers a classic detective story atmosphere.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780448089041
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 March 1930
Country: United States
Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Franklin W. Dixon is a pen name used by a variety of authors writing for the classic series, The Hardy Boys. The first and most well-known "Franklin W. Dixon" was Leslie McFarlane, a Canadian author who contributed 19 of the first 25 books in the series. Other writers who have adopted the pseudonym include Christopher Lampton, John Button, Amy McFarlane, and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.
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