Franklin W. Dixon Books

Frank, his brother, Joe, and their classmates have been working on their talents for the school talent show for weeks and can't wait to get onstage to show off. But in the middle of the show, frogs start falling from the ceiling onto the competition. The boys have another mystery to solve.

The adventures of the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, take center stage in this mystery novel as they tackle a thrilling case filled with intrigue. Known for their detective skills, the brothers dive into the unknown, showcasing their determination and resourcefulness. As they unravel the mystery, readers can expect a blend of suspense and excitement that highlights their camaraderie and clever problem-solving abilities.

"The 13th Hardy Boys Clue Book. Join detective brothers Frank and Joe Hardy as they solve mysteries around Bayport! Readers can help solve each case as well with an interactive, reproducible page in each book"--

This omnibus edition features the first six adventures of the Hardy Boys, showcasing their thrilling escapades that have captivated readers for generations. These stories blend mystery, excitement, and camaraderie, inviting readers into a world of youthful sleuthing and daring challenges.

A special treat for Hardy Boys fans The first five books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. Titles included are #1 The Tower Treasure, #2 The House on the Cliff, #3 The Secret of the Old Mill, #4 The Missing Chums, and #5 Hunting for Hidden Gold.

Bayport Elementary's detective brothers Frank and Joe Hardy are on the case when someone sabotages the hockey team's lucky charm right before the championship game

* The Number File* A Killing In The Market* Nightmare In Angel City

On a visit to Germany, the Hardy brothers investigate the theft of plans for a newly invented submarine and the mysterious disappearance of valuable coins and paintings.

The Hardy Boys solve mysteries related to a gang of terrorists and a stolen diamond.

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 of them! But the town council is facing budget cuts and will vote soon on whether to shut down the BJPL and combine locations with the adult library. Just when the boys’ librarian is starting to sway the council in her favor, a valuable book goes missing from the Rare Reads Room!The Hardy brothers are determined to find the missing book and save the library. Joe pulls out a rare book of his own—the clue book! There are plenty of suspects, from the councilwoman who’s in favor of folding the junior library to their classmate Jeffrey Le Guin who was temporarily suspended from the library for making too much noise. But the more they investigate, the more they realize that you can’t judge a crook by their cover.

When Frank and Joe set out to explore caves and tunnels, they dig themselves into some dark and dangerous trouble in this Hardy Boys adventure. When a sinkhole opens up and swallows one of Bayport's historic statues, Frank and Joe suspect something, or someone, shady at play. They jump at the chance to investigate; Joe as a member of an urban exploration club, and Frank as photographer for the school paper. But in the thick of their search, the boys stumble upon an entire underground city that's been abandoned for years. Now the city is home to a cultish band of criminals who plan to take over Bayport. Frank and Joe are determined to shut down the crooks, but after being barreled down by a boulder and nearly squashed by a runaway train, they have to wonder: are they in over their heads?

Each volume presents three adventures of the Hardy boys.

Relates seven cases in which the Hardy brothers use police technology to track down criminals. Details of these techniques and precedures are given in the last five chapters.

In two separate cases Joe and Frank Hardy search for stolen jewels to prove a man's innocence and attempt to catch a gang of drug smugglers.

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.

Frank and Joe Hardy attend a magic seminar and stumble into a mystery when valuable items begin disappearing from the hotel safe

When Frank and Joe take jobs at the Bayport Arena for spring break, they befriend heavy metal rocker Buddy Death, who has been receiving threats on his life

There's something very strange happening in and around Bayport and the Hardy Boys are doing their best to get to the bottom of it.It's all triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor. The mystery takes the 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 craggy caverns along the seacoast. In its brilliant white glare, the startling secret of the caves is dramatically revealed.

The Hardy boys are determined to learn the secret of an old mill and employ a clever ruse to gain entrance. But soon they are trapped.In this adventure, there is danger on two levels for Frank and Joe. First, they confront a nasty gang who will stop at nothing to halt their investigations and second, their father Denton Hardy is on a confidential mission that may deal with sabotage. Will the Hardys unravel the mysteries?

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.

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 members of a notorious gang responsible for a payroll robbery.In the old Montana mining camp of Lucky Lode, the young detectives puzzle over a series of mysterious events. A piano-playing ghost haunts the long-abandoned dance hall; eerie blue lights flash from the hilltop cemetery in the dark of night; strange men arrange a meeting at Shadow the Bear, and a suspect disappears through a curtain of frozen ice.Are these events related to the men who kidnapped the boys in Chicago on their way to Montana? Who booby-trapped the helicopter which flew the young detectives to the ghost town? And what ever happened to Bart Dawson who seemingly deserted his gold-mining partners twenty-five years ago? Frank and Joe cleverly fit the scattered pieces of this dangerous puzzle into place, and come up with an astonishing solution.

When thieves hijack a collection of stuffed animals from a country auction, Frank and Joe Hardy pursue the getaway car and are drawn into a thrilling mystery. At the same time, the young detectives' father--famed private investigator Fenton Hardy--is tracking down an industrial spy ring. This suspense-filled story of pursuit and detection will keep the reader breathlessly following the chain of unexpected developments that lead Frank and Joe to the spine-tingling climax in the wilds of Northern Canada.

The two young investigators find themselves involved in a dangerous adventure when a blind peddler delivers a mysterious message.

When dogs and men suddenly disappear, and strange screams fill the night, fantastic stories of vengeful ghosts are almost believable. It is these strange happenings which bring Frank and Joe Hardy to the Pocono Mountains to help their father’s friend solve the mystery of Black Hollow. But when the Hardy boys and Chet Morton arrive at Captain Thomas Maguire’s cabin on the edge of the hollow, he has disappeared. Frank and Joe are determined to find the captain, despite Chet’s misgivings after a night of weird and terrifying screams. Strangely, it is a small puppy that discloses a most unusual and surprising set of circumstances, involving a mute boy, an elusive hermit, and a fearless puma trainer.

The Hardy boys and two friends take a camping trip to the Rocky Mountains in an attempt to locate a gang of credit-card counterfeiters.

The Hardy Boys embark on a thrilling adventure as they work to save their friend Ken Blake from a potential cycling accident. Meanwhile, they uncover a sinister counterfeit scheme affecting their community when their friend Chet Morton is duped by a fake twenty-dollar bill. As the duo investigates, they delve into the rise of counterfeit money in Bayport, showcasing their detective skills and commitment to justice.

The famous young detectives Frank and Joe Hardy are caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue when they agree to help Greg Woodson search for his grandfather’s missing will. When Henry Kurt, the temporary headmaster of Woodson Academy, insists that he is to inherit the property from Greg’s grandfather, the case becomes even trickier. Frank and Joe must risk their lives several times before they solve the mystery of Yellow Feather and trap a sinister criminal who will stop at nothing--even murder--to satisfy his greed for money.

For action, mystery and cliff-hanging suspense, read The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories.-featuring the thrilling adventures of America's favorite detective duo, Frank and Joe Hardy. Millions of young readers have teamed up with the Hardy Boys, helping them in their quest to bring criminals to justice.

The handwritten will of a deceased world-traveler is strange and mysterious. Its cryptic instructions are to deliver “the valuable Aztec warrior to the rightful owner, a descendant of an Aztec warrior.” Frank and Joe Hardy have only one slim clue to work the name of a complete stranger who can help. Despite the harassments, the threats, and the attacks made upon them, Frank and Joe unravel clue after clue in their adventure-packed search for the living descendant of the mighty Aztec nation which once ruled in Mexico. It takes as much high courage as clever deduction for the young detectives to defeat their ruthless foes and to decipher the fascinating secrets of the strange and mysterious will.

During Mr. Hardy’s investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, Frank and Joe witness an explosion in the sky near an airborne dirigible owned by Quinn Air Fleet. The young detectives look into a clue that takes them into a new animal park outside Bayport, where they are lured into a trap by an unknown enemy. Problems arise for the park owner as he receives pressure from a competitor and a real-estate firm to sell out. Strange occurrences at the park also frighten the visitors and animals. Frank and Joe take up the case despite fore warnings.

When an important space mission is sabotaged at Cape Canaveral, the Hardy boys are called in to investigate.

The boys once again have jumped into the thick of a complicated mystery. Samuel Blacksone and his brother Ruel Rand live on adjacent properties, and it appears that one of them is out to hurt the other because they are both attacked. Frank and Joe soon learn that treasure is rumored to be hidden between the two properties, and as they investigate, they learn that others are involved in the apparent plot between the two brothers. Spooky mansions, secret passages and rooms, mysterious characters, and a monster provide an enjoyable atmosphere to this Hardy Boys 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 this perplexing and exciting mystery.

Frank and Joe's immersive murder mystery experience turns into a real missing person's case.

There is a crisis in Bayport! Soon the city will be without water! Every night, water strangely disappears from the new reservoir near Skull Mountain. Frank and Joe Hardy join forces with a team of skilled engineers to solve the baffling mystery.

A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend’s father.

The disappearance of a wealthy young industrialist leads Frank and Joe to Mexico.

Footprints lead to the breakup of a ring smuggling Chinese aliens. Published originally in 1933.

Determined to learn the secret of the old mill, Frank and Joe employ a clever ruse to gain entrance and become trapped. There they unravel two mysteries, one involving a counterfeiting case and the other, a national security case their father is working on.

The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Tower Treasure, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy work together to solve a high-stakes jewel heist. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!

A thrilling adventure unfolds as two teenage brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, embark on a quest to solve the mystery of a stolen treasure from a wealthy local businessman. With their keen detective skills and resourcefulness, they navigate clues, encounter danger, and face off against cunning criminals. Set in a small town, the story emphasizes themes of friendship, courage, and the pursuit of justice, making it an engaging read for young mystery enthusiasts.

Frank and Joe Hardy, aspiring detectives, tackle a case involving counterfeit money that has been troubling their town of Bayport. When their friend Chet is duped by a fake twenty-dollar bill, the brothers dive into an investigation. Their quest takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious arrow shot at them, bearing a warning to abandon their inquiry, hints at deeper secrets surrounding an old watermill. As they unravel the mystery, the Hardys confront both challenges and intrigue in their pursuit of justice.

The story centers on the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, as they embark on an exciting investigation surrounding a mysterious occurrence on Cabin Island. Their adventurous spirit drives them to uncover secrets and solve puzzles, showcasing their resourcefulness and determination in the face of challenges. The narrative promises suspense and intrigue, making it a captivating read for fans of mystery and adventure.

Frank and Joe Hardy, aspiring detectives, delve into a case involving counterfeit money that has been troubling their hometown of Bayport. Their friend Chet Morton has fallen victim to a scam, prompting the brothers to investigate. During a picnic near an old watermill, they receive a threatening message warning them to abandon their inquiry, hinting at deeper mysteries connected to the mill. As they uncover clues, the Hardys are determined to unveil the secrets surrounding the suspicious events in their town.

The Hardy Boys embark on a thrilling investigation filled with danger and intrigue. As Frank and Joe navigate the complexities of a perplexing case, their determination drives them to uncover the truth. This fast-paced mystery keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the brothers race against time to solve the crime.

A thrilling adventure unfolds as four young friends embark on a quest to solve the mystery of their missing companions. The story is filled with suspense and excitement as they encounter clues and challenges that test their courage and teamwork. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover hidden secrets and confront unexpected dangers, showcasing themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. The engaging narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making it a captivating read for mystery enthusiasts.

In this captivating mystery, teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy embark on an adventure to solve a case involving a disguised criminal and a missing treasure of money and jewels. When a friend's father is wrongfully accused of the theft, the resourceful siblings take it upon themselves to uncover the truth. With the support of their father, Detective Fenton Hardy, they navigate clues and deception to reveal the true culprit and restore the stolen riches. This enduring tale has inspired generations of young mystery enthusiasts.

The thrilling quest for a long-lost fortune leads brothers Frank and Joe Hardy into a world of danger and intrigue in this adventure. As they navigate through suspenseful challenges, the duo employs clever detective skills to uncover hidden treasures. Their journey is packed with action and mystery, making it an exhilarating read for fans of detective stories.

The House On The Cliff is the second book in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap. The book ranks 72nd on the Publishers Weekly's All-Time Bestselling Children's Book List in the United States with 1,712,433 copies sold as of 2001.

Ochrana vynálezu, lupiči... a další napínavé dobrodružství už známé partičky Hardy boys.

Vražda do vlastních rukou Frankova dívka Callie se chce podílet na řešení případů. Když po setkání se záhadným pošťákem objevuje mezi svými věcmi černý zápisník se šiframi, je přesvědčená, že přišla její chvíle. Frank a Joe jí mají pomoci šifry rozluštit. V tom se ukazuje, že po zápisníku pátrá kdosi, kdo se neštítí nejhoršího násilí. Zatímco se bratři Hardyové stávají obětí loupežného přepadení, zápisník mizí. Objevují se zprávy o zločinecké síti podvodů, korupce a vražd. Není pochyb o tom, že Callie se zapletla do vysoké, avšak špinavé hry. Zabrání Frank a Joe neodvratné katastrofě?

Nebezpečná hra na obě strany V restauraci v New Yorku, kde se Frank a Joe scházejí se svým "strejdou" Hughen Huntem, dochází k bizarnímu únosu. Hugh Hunt je po divoké přestřelce odvlečen neznámo kam a bráchové za podivných okolností navazují kontakt s jistou vládní špionážní organizací. Zvláštní agent Starkey odhaluje Hugha Hunta jako špióna a zrádce a obviňuje bráchy, že se ho pokoušejí krýt. Brzy se ukazuje, že "strejdovu" stopu sleduje i záhadná krásná žena jménem Charity. Frank a Joe jsou dopraveni do San Franciska, kde musejí unikat před nástrahami zločinců s jediným cílem - střílet a zabít.

Osudné rozhodnutí Během předvolebního banketu newyorské honorace dochází k únosu Fentona Hardyho, otce Franka a Joea. Záhadný hlas v policejní vysílačce oznamuje své požadavky: Výkupné dvacet miliónů dolarů! Jinak bude Fenton Hardy - a spolu s ním celý New York - zasažen smrtonostným virem. Město se změní v betonový hřbitov! Bývalý kolega Fentona Hardyho, policejní šéf Sam Peterson, okamžitě zahajuje akci. jako první nařizuje bratrům, aby dali od případu ruce pryč. Avšak Frank a Joe musejí otce najít, zachránit mu život - do toho si od nikoho nenechají mluvit. Tajně pronikají do neznámého světa hluboko pod newyorskými ulicemi, do kruté říše tmy, kde vyvrženci berou právo do svých rukou, kde v každé podzemní chodbě číhá smrt ...

Podivná armáda Kam zmizel Biff? Řekl Joeovi, že odjíždí do jistého polovojenského kempu v Georgii - a nevrátil se. Velitel kempu Orgille Brand tvrdí, že o něm nikdy neslyšel, avšak Frank proniká do počítačové sítě a zjišťuje, že Brand hraje falešnou hru. Bráchové se v noci vkrádají do ubikací. A jeké je jejich překvapení, když poznávají, že kemp je ve skutečnosti výcvikové středisko elitních commandos, organizovaných záhadným svalovcem Hammerlockem! Frank a Joe jsou uneseni na pustý ostrov v Karibském moři, kde musejí bojovat o život s nejstrašnějším nepřítelem, s jakým se kdy střetli ...

Pátrání po technicky dokonalé bankovní loupeži přivádí bratry Hardyovy do městečka Kirklandu. Přesvědčeni, že pachatelem je některý ze studentů tamější školy pronikají do Chartwellovy akademie - Frank jako student, Joe jako noční správce. Záhy se ukazuje, že pohybovat se pod cizím jménem po uzavřeném školním areálu je smrtelně nebezpečné....

Bratři Hardyové, Frank a Joe, se při výpravě za osvobozením Holly Strandové z uzavřené náboženské komuny samozvaného boha Rádži nečekaně stávají hlavními aktéry ďábelského rituálu - obětování člověka.

Frank a Joe spolu s Andrewem, synem profesora Driscolla, podnikají hazardní cestu transkontinentálním expresem. Jako živá návnada kryjí přísně tajnou operaci - transport smrtelně nebezpečného viru ze San Franciska do Chicaga. Kdyby se virus dostal do nepovolaných rukou, mohl by způsobit biologickou katastrofu nepředstavitelných rozměrů! Zdánlivě dobře připravený plán dostává trhliny, když Andrew Driscoll záhadně zmizí a šokující zpráva o skutečném poslání bratří Hardyových vychází najevo. Frank a Joe poznávají, že katastrofě mohou zabránit jen oni dva. Okamžik rozhodnutí - boj na život a na smrt - se neodvratně blíží ...... celý text

Smrt je taky byznys Frank a Joe se z vlastního rozhodnutí zapojují do rozsáhlé akce proti mocné zločinecké organizaci. Nedokáže jim v tom zahránit ani vládní tajná služba Network. Dostávají se do Francie, kde pronikají do podivného zákulisí firmy Reynard a spol. Ponecháni svému osudu brzy poznávají, že mají naději jen na jedno - na vraždu. Možná ji mají spáchat oni sami. V okamžiku, kdy se vadávají za obchodníky se zbraněmi, vstupuje na scénu francouzská policie. Z Franka a Joea se stávají lidé na útěku. Nenacházejí pomoc jinde než u šéfů zločinecké organizace, kterým jsou vydáni na milost a nemilost. Zapleteni do sítě vražedných intrik a zrazeni krásnou dívkou musejí sáhnout až na dno svých sil ...... celý text

Zločin jako vědní obor. Frank a Joe kempují daleko od domova, v lesích státu Maine, když se jim zjevuje děsivý přízrak: Joeova bývalá láska Iola Mortonová, která měla před časem zahynout při teroristické akci. Posedlí touhou přijít záhadě na kloub ocitají se v podivném lesním domě, v pasti, z níž není úniku. S hrůzou zjišťují, že padli do rukou šílených vědců, kteří přetvářejí těla i mozky živých lidí. V okamžiku blížící se smrti bratři Hardyové poznávají, že mají být nahrazeni umělými dvojníky...... celý text

Difficult assignments are nothing new to the Hardy boys and this one that takes them to the Deep South is particularly challenging. Their mission: to vindicate a long-dead Confederate general, disgraced during the Civil War because he was accused of stealing hidden gold belonging to a bank. Skillfully avoiding booby traps and flying bullets, the boys persevere in their perilous quest. The arduous search is full of surprises that will thrill all fans of the Hardy boys.