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Hardy Boys 02: the House on the Cliff

By Franklin W. Dixon
Series: The Hardy Boys
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The House on the Cliff follows the Hardy boys, Frank and Joe, as they investigate a mysterious house perched on a steep cliff. Their quest begins when their father, a private detective, becomes involved in a case about smugglers. As the boys delve deeper, they encounter danger and secrets that could potentially solve their father's case. This thrilling adventure is packed with suspense and challenges for the young sleuths.
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When Mr. Hardy disappears while investigating a mystery surrounding a vacant house rumored to be either haunted or an abode for criminals, the Hardy Boys search for the truth.

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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 case that their father is working on. The situation intensifies when their father goes missing, compelling them to delve into the caves beneath the house to confront the smugglers themselves.

Series: The Hardy Boys

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    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...
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  • 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...
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    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:...
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    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...
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    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...
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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...
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    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...
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The House on the Cliff by Franklin W. Dixon is praised for its suspenseful and engaging mystery that captivates young readers. Reviewers often highlight the intriguing plot, which involves secret hiding places and a thrilling chase. The Hardy Boys' teamwork and clever problem-solving are frequently mentioned as positive aspects that contribute to the book's appeal to children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780448089027

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 1927

Country: United States

Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Franklin W. Dixon Penguin Books Series: The Hardy Boys Young Adult

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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