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Hardy Boys Clue Book Case-Cracking Collection (Boxed Set)

The Video Game Bandit; The Missing Playbook; Water-Ski Wipeout; Talent Show Tricks; Scavenger Hunt Heist; A Skateboard Cat-astrophe; The Pirate Ghost; The Time Warp Wonder; Who Let the Frogs Out?; The Great Pumpkin Smash
By Franklin W. Dixon
Series: Hardy Boys Clue Book
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Hardy Boys Clue Book Case-Cracking Collection (Boxed Set) by Franklin W. Dixon follows the adventurous young detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy, as they solve engaging mysteries. With each case, they use clever observation, teamwork, and critical thinking to crack perplexing puzzles. Ideal for introducing children to the thrilling world of mystery-solving, this collection promises adventure and excitement on every page.
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You might enjoy this collection if you love engaging children's mysteries filled with clever clues, thrilling adventures, and problem-solving fun. These stories captivate young readers with excitement and friendship, making them perfect for those who relish a good detective tale.

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Help detective brothers Frank and Joe solve mysteries in the first ten interactive Hardy Boys Clue Books, now available in a collectible boxed set.

Get to the bottom of Bayport’s biggest cases as these expert kid detectives follow the clues to find the culprits! Frank and Joe track down thieves, thwart talent show sabotage, hunt for buried treasure, and more!

This paperback edition boxed set includes:

  • The Video Game Bandit
  • The Missing Playbook
  • Water-Ski Wipeout
  • Talent Show Tricks
  • Scavenger Hunt Heist
  • A Skateboard Cat-astrophe
  • The Pirate Ghost
  • The Time Warp Wonder
  • Who Let the Frogs Out?
  • The Great Pumpkin Smash

Series: Hardy Boys Clue Book

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    Join detective brothers Frank and Joe as they solve exciting mysteries with the first four books in the brand-new interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series, now available in a collectible boxed set! Get to the bottom of Bayport’s biggest mysteries with expert kid detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy! Follow the clues to find the totally awesome—and mysteriously missing—video game system,...
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    Help detective brothers Frank and Joe solve mysteries in the first ten interactive Hardy Boys Clue Books, now available in a collectible boxed set. Get to the bottom of Bayport’s biggest cases as these expert kid detectives follow the clues to find the culprits! Frank and Joe track down thieves, thwart talent show sabotage, hunt for buried treasure, and more!...
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  • Splash Pad Sabotage
    Detective brothers Frank and Joe stop a splash pad saboteur in the seventeenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank and Joe are looking for ways to beat the heat on their summer vacation, so they’re super excited about the opening of Bayport’s new Splash and Dash Pad. But on their second visit, they find that the fountains...
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  • Undercover Bookworms
    Detective brothers Frank and Joe catch a book crook to save their library in the sixteenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.One of Frank and Joe Hardy’s favorite places to hang out is the Bayport Junior Public Library. Having a library just for kids is the best, and they love the real-life bookworm mascots, a whole farm...
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  • The Garden Plot
    Detective brothers Frank and Joe weed out a vandal in the fifteenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series. The Garden Plot follows Frank and Joe Hardy as they transform their front yard into an eco-friendly edible landscape garden, thanks to a contest sponsored by the Bayport Science Center. Frank enjoys learning how to make the garden thrive,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534461512

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Edition: Boxed Set

Illustration: f-c gloss aqueous box w- no sfx; books have f-c gloss uv cvrs w- no sfx; b&w interior illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Santy Gutierrez
  • Illustrated by Matt David

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 76.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 751g

Pages: 960

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About the Author

Franklin W. Dixon is the author of the ever-popular Hardy Boys books.

Matt David part time illustrator full time clue finder, lives and works in San Francisco. He solves mysteries with his trusty pencil and the help of his wife, son, and clever cat.

Santy Gutierrez resides in the seaside city of La Coruña, Spain. He has won acclaim as the Best Spanish Young Editorial Cartoonist and Best Galician Caricaturist, among others.

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