The secret of the old mill the penguin hardy boys complete set. Starting in 20, the hardy boys adventures is a series of books, similar to the nancy drew diaries, which replaced the undercover brothers series clue books the clue book. Welcome to here you will find information about dozens of boys, girls, young reader, and young adult fiction series books. What ive said before this is the 39th book in the original hardy boys mystery series which ran from 1927 to 1979 and was, along with the nancy drew, tom swift and bobbsey twins series, part of the. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Dixon frank has dark brown hair and dark eyes, and lives in the fictional town of bayport with his parents, fenton and laura. Dixon author 1949 the secret of the lost tunnel hardy boys series book 29 franklin w. It begins with an unusual letter and a mysterious mission exciting. The cases of a pair of teen detective brothers and a teen girl amateur. Dixon are listed as coauthors and each book contains a forward by them. Like carolyn keene of the nancy drew series, franklin w. The hardy boys is a series that has spanned generations of readers.
Frank hardy is the older 18 of the two hardy brothers in the hardy boys novel series by franklin w. The hardy boys mystery stories refer to the 58 volumes published by grosset and dunlap from 1927 to 1978, as well as the detective handbook. I had never heard of this series, but i liked the book and started buying the rest of that. Hardy boys, fictional brothers frank and joe hardy, the teenage protagonists of a series of american juvenile mystery novels first published in 1927. Now that i think about it, these books were what got me into mystery books in general. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Dixon this iconic boydetective series has entertained generations of boys since the first three books landed on bookstore shelves in 1927. Since 1996, the hardy boys unofficial home page has been the premier spot on the internet for adult collectors and fans of the hardy boys mystery books by franklin w.
Book series for 9 12 year old boys mystery book series for 9 12 year old boys. The knotty nostalgia of the hardy boys series the atlantic. Hardy boys complete series set books 166 the hardy boys. Some bad people want the mask, so they kidnap william. The hardy boysnancy drew mysteries tv series 19771979 imdb. Detective brothers frank and joe must figure out who is sabotaging their school talent show in the fourth book in an allnew, interactive hardy boys chapter book mystery series. When i was 9 years old, a friend bought me a hardy boys book the bombay boomerang since he knew i liked to read.
Jan 27, 2019 at the same time, the americana of the hardy boys is lilywhite, and various racial stereotypes permeate the series earlier volumes. This book is about how the hardy boys teenage detectives find a mask that is very old. This series rebooted in 2016 as the hardy boys clue book series. Dixonwas also used on the 20 volume ted scott flying storiesseries, 1927 to 1943, and the shortlived 19921993 tom swift crossover ultra thrillerseries. The hardy boys mystery stories 158 the creative archive. Dixon author 2012 the desert thieves hardy boys series book 141 franklin. As i mentioned earlier, every book in the snicket series is a literary treasure. The kids in the book are each highly intelligent in their own way.
There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color. It is in this section where you can find links to each series of books from which you can find each hardy boys book in the order it was published in. Three new titles are published yearly as paperback books and ebooks. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki fandom. Dixon first published in 1927, the hardy boys series has sold over 70 million copies and continues to grow as new generations discover frank and joes daring capers. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix classic hardy boys titles in one complete set. What ive said before this is the 39th book in the original hardy boys mystery series which ran from 1927 to 1979 and was, along with the nancy drew, tom swift and bobbsey twins series, part of the stratemeyer syndicate.
Hardy boys and tom swift ultra thriller series by franklin w. The tower treasure the house on the cliff the secret of the old mill the missing chums hunting for hidden gold the shore road mystery the secret of the caves the mystery of cabin island the great airport mystery what happened at midnight while the clock ticked footprints under the window the mark on the. Find the complete the hardy boys casefiles book series listed in order. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive hardy boys collection. Undercover brothers, and the hardy boys adventures. Reading the hardy boys books, despite their many flaws. Dixon author 1950 the wailing siren mystery hardy boys series book. The cases of a pair of teen detective brothers and a teen girl amateur sleuth. In any case, their long history means that theres a lot to say about them. At the same time, the americana of the hardy boys is lilywhite, and various racial stereotypes permeate the series earlier volumes.
The sting of the scorpion the hardy boys go to book. The hardy boys audiobooks listen to the full series. The characters were created by american writer edward stratemeyer, the founder of book packaging firm. After a dying criminal confesses that his loot frank and joe hardy are investigating a determined to learn the secret of the old mill, eighteen yearold frank and seventeen yearold timber wolves, a rocky mountain blizzard, and a the hardy brothers try to find out who is behind triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant. Dixon lexile levels estimated 800 810 hardy boys casefiles by franklin w. Perfect gift to introduce new readers to series, as well as fans looking for a beautiful collectible of these beloved classics. The hardy boys, nancy drew, and the secret ghostwriters of.
May 27, 2015 the syndicate launched dozens of series, guessing that only a few would be hits. The hardy boys is a series of childrens mystery novels written under the house name of franklin w. Dixon grades 57 though franklin dixon is a pseudonym for the many authors who penned this series years ago, it has gained popularity again in some of the newer iterations and series like the hardy boys mysteries, the hardy boys. The hardy boys or the hardy boys mystery stories is the original hardy boys series. For many collectors, these are the true hardy boys books. A series of unfortunate events lemony snicketbrent helquist usukcan. The series was created by edward stratemeyer of the stratemeyer syndicate. The hardy boys, frank and joe hardy, are fictional characters who appear in several mystery series for children and teens. The hardy boysnancy drew mysteries tv series 19771979. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of tales to the delight of millions of mystery lovers. The tower treasure the house on the cliff the secret of the old mill the missing chums hunting for hidden gold the shore road mystery the secret of the caves the mystery of cabin island the great. After a dying criminal confesses that his loot frank and joe hardy are investigating a determined to learn the secret of the old mill, eighteen yearold frank and seventeen yearold timber wolves, a. Like the nancy drew series, the characters were created by edward stratemeyer for his book packaging company stratemeyer syndicate and were all ghost written under the pen name franklin w.
Nearly all the books i read had some sort of mystery aspect to them, and even if they didnt i would inspect the book to figure out the ending as early as possibly. Rowling, john tiffany, jack thorne lexile levels 880 1030. The hardy boys book series 58 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Five run audiobook full away together enid blyton the famous five series audiobook full duration. Hardy boys complete series set books 166 by franklin w. This is a hardy boys book in the mystery series, containing two stories. I noticed these more racist elements in the versions i. With shaun cassidy, parker stevenson, pamela sue martin, ed gilbert. Their ofteninept father, fenton, is also a detective. Dixon frank has dark brown hair and dark eyes, and lives in the fictional town of bayport with his. Shop for hardy boys mysteries books online at target. The longestrunning series of books to feature the hardy boys is the hardy boys mystery stories, sometimes also called the hardy boys mysteries. I read all of the books in the the mysterious benedict society series and i really enjoyed them. The series revolves around the teenagers who are amateur sleuths, solving cases that stumped their adult counterparts.
It debuted tom swift in 1910, followed by the hardy boys in 1927, and nancy drew in 1930. The syndicate launched dozens of series, guessing that only a few would be hits. Like the nancy drew series, the characters were created by edward stratemeyer. If you are not sure where to start, you can always do a quick search via the form on the top right of any page. Dixon grades 57 though franklin dixon is a pseudonym for the many authors who penned this series years ago, it has gained popularity again in some of the newer. The hardy boys was my favourite series besides harry potter when i was in elementary school. Nov 11, 2019 a series of unfortunate events lemony snicketbrent helquist usukcan. It is in this section where you can find links to each series of books from which you can find each hardy boys book in the order it was published in the united states. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Frank and joe hardy are excited to compete in the annual bayport elementary talent show. It features the hardy boys, frank and joe, as gradeschool detectives. Welcome to the hardy boys encyclopedia series list page.
Hardys investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, frank and joe witness an explosion in the sky near. The hardy boys, frank and joe, are teenage brothers who spend their time solving mysteries. Hardy boys books 110 the hardy boys mystery collection box set. Dixon author 2012 slam dunk sabotage hardy boys series book 140 franklin w. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki. I noticed these more racist elements in the versions i read. Edward stratemeyer originally conceived and plotted. Night after night, my boys and i howled over the hilarious hijinks of the conniving count olaf. Started as a way to idle away time, edward stratemeyer came up with a magnificent group of childrens mystery stories. The hardy boys have been americas favorite detective duo for over 75 years. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank and joes daring capers. The series ran from 1927 to 2005 and comprises 190 volumes, although some consider only the first 58 volumes of this series to be part of the hardy boys canon.