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Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums by Franklin W. Dixon

Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums

Franklin W. Dixon

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · March 1, 1930

Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys' pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party.

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Who it’s for
A quick, collectible blend of mystery, adventure, and sibling teamwork.
Genres
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Action & Adventure, Boys & Men
Published
Penguin Young Readers Group, March 1, 1930

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About this book

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.

What Hooks Here

A quick, collectible blend of mystery, adventure, and sibling teamwork.

Come here for

  • pirate-adjacent mystery energy
  • Hardy Boys continuity, brisk and familiar

Expect

  • chapter-by-chapter momentum
  • kid-friendly suspense with a pulpy edge

Where it sits

Mysteries & Detective Stories100%
Action & Adventure60%
Boys & Men40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Sibling Stories
  • Mysteries & Detective Stories
Authors
Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
March 1, 1930
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
Action & Adventure