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The Hardy Boys #38
The Mystery at Devil's Paw
When Frank and Joe Hardy receive a telegram from Tony Prito in Alaska telling them that his life is in jeopardy, they immediately make plans to fly to Tony’s rescue. Unknown enemies dog the Hardys and their pal Chet Morton even before they start the 4,000 mile journey. Puzzling questions lead the Hardys into dangerous sleuthing in the wilderness of Alaska and British Columbia. The astounding secret that the young detectives uncover, in the shadow of the forbidding mountain peak Devil’s Paw, winds up one of the most perilous adventures they have ever encountered.
183 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1959
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
786 books1,003 followersFranklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors who were part of a team that wrote The Hardy Boys novels for the Stratemeyer Syndicate (now owned by Simon & Schuster). Dixon was also the writer attributed for the Ted Scott Flying Stories series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
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September 21, 2022
The adventure completely overshadows this mishmash mystery. While sidestepping villains with unknown but obviously nefarious motives, the boys endeavor to find a missing man, a lost rocket, and looted artifacts from Native American grave houses all while trying to figure out the villains' true motive. There's much action and some danger along the way, but the ricocheting movement caused me to lose track of the mystery more than once. Enjoyable for the adventure into lands unknown, but weak in the mystery element.
November 22, 2023
The Mystery at Devil's Paw was the 38th book in the original Hardy Boys series of mystery novels for young readers. It was written by James Duncan Lawrence for the Stratemeyer Syndicate and was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1959. Between that year and 1973 Stratemeyer's daughter supervised a program of revisions and updates to the original books, some of which were completely replaced by new stories, some shortened and simplified, and some, such as this one, just lightly edited. The first books in the series debuted in 1927, so some of the updates were warranted by changing times, but for the most part they were repackaged for a younger audience with less humor, description, and characterization and more action. I've been reading both versions of some of the books back-to-back to compare them and evaluate the changes, and this one seems to have been changed the least. It was edited and revised by Priscilla Baker-Carr and the new edition appeared in 1973. (Though, of course, all things Hardy appeared as by Franklin W. Dixon, the house pseudonym.) In the story, the brothers and buddy Chet fly off to Alaska to meet up with their pal Tony Prito, who's taken a summer job for the Fish & Game Service. They're harried by a gang of foreign spies and thieves, and the motive gets quite confused and convoluted. Sometimes the bad guys are trying to steal a crashed "moon rocket," sometimes they're looting Indian burial grounds or gold and Asian treasures, and sometimes they're poaching salmon. (The red herrings outnumber the salmon!) They befriend a native named Fleetfoot, who unfortunately talks like Tonto, and have lots of adventures with bears and helicopters and raging rivers before solving the puzzles, recovering the "moon rocket" (which wasn't a real thing in 1959), and call in the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Canadian Mounties to take control of the situation. The revised version of the novel cleans up Fleetfoot's dialog so it isn't quite as objectionable, changes the moon rocket to an experimental missile, and substitutes simpler phrases, such as replacing "do you suppose" with "do you think". The original has a dedication that reads: "The author proudly dedicates this book to the boys and girls of Alaska, which became our forty-ninth state during the writing of The Mystery at Devil's Paw," which is omitted from the 1973 iteration. The back of all the Hardy books say they're for "All boys from 10 to 14 who like lively adventure stories...," so the inclusion of girls in the dedication was problematical in the first place. I'd say the original was directed towards the 14 end of the spectrum and the revision more appropriate for the younger range. It's not among the best of the series, but it is a representative volume. The newer book also replaces all of the interior illustrations with simpler blurry ones, an unfortunate decision in my estimation.
November 22, 2023
The Mystery at Devil's Paw was the 38th book in the original Hardy Boys series of mystery novels for young readers. It was written by James Duncan Lawrence for the Stratemeyer Syndicate and was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1959. Between that year and 1973 Stratemeyer's daughter supervised a program of revisions and updates to the original books, some of which were completely replaced by new stories, some shortened and simplified, and some, such as this one, just lightly edited. The first books in the series debuted in 1927, so some of the updates were warranted by changing times, but for the most part they were repackaged for a younger audience with less humor, description, and characterization and more action. I've been reading both versions of some of the books back-to-back to compare them and evaluate the changes, and this one seems to have been changed the least. It was edited and revised by Priscilla Baker-Carr and the new edition appeared in 1973. (Though, of course, all things Hardy appeared as by Franklin W. Dixon, the house pseudonym.) In the story, the brothers and buddy Chet fly off to Alaska to meet up with their pal Tony Prito, who's taken a summer job for the Fish & Game Service. They're harried by a gang of foreign spies and thieves, and the motive gets quite confused and convoluted. Sometimes the bad guys are trying to steal a crashed "moon rocket," sometimes they're looting Indian burial grounds or gold and Asian treasures, and sometimes they're poaching salmon. (The red herrings outnumber the salmon!) They befriend a native named Fleetfoot, who unfortunately talks like Tonto, and have lots of adventures with bears and helicopters and raging rivers before solving the puzzles, recovering the "moon rocket" (which wasn't a real thing in 1959), and call in the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Canadian Mounties to take control of the situation. The revised version of the novel cleans up Fleetfoot's dialog so it isn't quite as objectionable, changes the moon rocket to an experimental missile, and substitutes simpler phrases, such as replacing "do you suppose" with "do you think". The original has a dedication that reads: "The author proudly dedicates this book to the boys and girls of Alaska, which became our forty-ninth state during the writing of The Mystery at Devil's Paw," which is omitted from the 1973 iteration. The back of all the Hardy books say they're for "All boys from 10 to 14 who like lively adventure stories...," so the inclusion of girls in the dedication was problematical in the first place. I'd say the original was directed towards the 14 end of the spectrum and the revision more appropriate for the younger range. It's not among the best of the series, but it is a representative volume. The newer book also replaces all of the interior illustrations with simpler blurry ones, an unfortunate decision in my estimation.
September 29, 2013
This is one of my surviving Hardy Boys books (most were lost in a basement flood years ago). I found it recently and enjoyed re-reading it. Again. There is very little redeeming about the book - its not a great literary work, it has a horribly outdated (and offensive) view of women and minorities, the plot is obvious and the characters never change. Okay, that last one is probably one of the good things. Chet is the chubby, loyal chum from the first book to the last. The historical perspective has possibilities - Alaska was a new state. Might be interesting to read other young adult books written at the time where the adventure is in Alaska. For no reason I can think of, I loved these books growing up and still try to use the words 'bivouac' and 'reconnoiter' whenever possible.
November 18, 2020
Receiving a message from their friend Tony, Frank and Joe bring Chet along to Alaska to assist him with a gang of criminals seeking something in the surrounding wilderness - but when a new buddy of their is captured, the boys take to the Canadian wilds for the truth! Dixon brings young readers another exciting tale, sure to have the most adventurous fans entertained. The boys will need to keep their wits about them, because even the wild can work against you!
November 2, 2019
The Hardy Boys and their friend Chet embark on a trip to Alaska in response to their friend Tony's letter asking for help. As soon as the boys decide to go, they are followed by dangerous men. In the Alaskan wilderness, the boys uncover a foreign ring of spies intent on finding a rocket/satellite.
The mystery was okay. I actually really enjoyed the setting. But the casual racism is a hard pill to swallow. I know the book is a victim of its times, but still.
The mystery was okay. I actually really enjoyed the setting. But the casual racism is a hard pill to swallow. I know the book is a victim of its times, but still.
May 15, 2022
A nice wilderness adventure with very little mystery.
October 14, 2016
This was a pretty average Hardy Boys book; the only thing exceptional about it was the heavy racism towards Native Americans, even though this was the rewrite from the 1970s. I couldn't believe how the characters were portrayed; teenagers speaking like something out of an old Western. It made no sense.
September 10, 2025
#Binge Reviewing My Past Reads: Hardy Boys
(Read between 1990 and 1996 in M.P. Birla School library and punctiliously collected and read thereafter.)
The Mystery at Devil’s Paw by Franklin W. Dixon takes the Hardy Boys far from their Bayport comfort zone into rugged wilderness and uncharted danger. When I first encountered this book in my M.P. Birla School library, it struck me as one of the more adventurous titles, promising not just sleuthing but exploration, almost like stepping into a frontier novel.
Revisiting it later, as part of my carefully collected series, I realized how much it expanded the Hardy Boys’ world and tested their resourcefulness in unfamiliar terrain.
The story begins with cryptic warnings and rumors about Devil’s Paw, a remote and forbidding place that instantly adds a sense of foreboding. Dixon crafts an atmosphere heavy with danger: untamed landscapes, treacherous paths, and adversaries who thrive on the isolation. Frank and Joe Hardy, however, meet these challenges with their usual mix of clear-headed deduction and quiet bravery. Out of their familiar Bayport setting, they are forced to adapt, using quick thinking, wilderness skills, and sheer resilience to solve the mystery.
The pacing is taut, alternating between perilous outdoor action—ambushes, escapes, survival in harsh conditions—and the intellectual unraveling of the mystery itself. Devil’s Paw is described vividly, almost as a living antagonist: jagged rocks, shadowed valleys, and unpredictable weather amplify the suspense. The villains are cunning and relentless, exploiting the harsh landscape to their advantage, but Frank and Joe’s persistence ensures that no trick remains effective for long.
What makes this installment stand out is the interplay between environment and investigation. Dixon transforms the wilderness into a puzzle in itself, demanding not just logical analysis but courage, adaptability, and teamwork. Themes of endurance, loyalty, and resilience run strongly through the narrative, adding depth beyond the thrills.
Reading The Mystery at Devil’s Paw now brings back the particular excitement of discovering Hardy Boys books that ventured beyond Bayport.
I can still recall the anticipation of opening its blue spine in the library, thrilled that Frank and Joe were stepping into wilder, darker, and more remote settings. The sense of adventure blended seamlessly with detective work made it feel like two genres—mystery and survival tale—had collided in the best way possible.
In conclusion, The Mystery at Devil’s Paw exemplifies the Hardy Boys at their most daring. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and morally grounded, it demonstrates how Dixon could take familiar heroes into new environments without losing the intellectual and ethical core that makes the series timeless.
(Read between 1990 and 1996 in M.P. Birla School library and punctiliously collected and read thereafter.)
The Mystery at Devil’s Paw by Franklin W. Dixon takes the Hardy Boys far from their Bayport comfort zone into rugged wilderness and uncharted danger. When I first encountered this book in my M.P. Birla School library, it struck me as one of the more adventurous titles, promising not just sleuthing but exploration, almost like stepping into a frontier novel.
Revisiting it later, as part of my carefully collected series, I realized how much it expanded the Hardy Boys’ world and tested their resourcefulness in unfamiliar terrain.
The story begins with cryptic warnings and rumors about Devil’s Paw, a remote and forbidding place that instantly adds a sense of foreboding. Dixon crafts an atmosphere heavy with danger: untamed landscapes, treacherous paths, and adversaries who thrive on the isolation. Frank and Joe Hardy, however, meet these challenges with their usual mix of clear-headed deduction and quiet bravery. Out of their familiar Bayport setting, they are forced to adapt, using quick thinking, wilderness skills, and sheer resilience to solve the mystery.
The pacing is taut, alternating between perilous outdoor action—ambushes, escapes, survival in harsh conditions—and the intellectual unraveling of the mystery itself. Devil’s Paw is described vividly, almost as a living antagonist: jagged rocks, shadowed valleys, and unpredictable weather amplify the suspense. The villains are cunning and relentless, exploiting the harsh landscape to their advantage, but Frank and Joe’s persistence ensures that no trick remains effective for long.
What makes this installment stand out is the interplay between environment and investigation. Dixon transforms the wilderness into a puzzle in itself, demanding not just logical analysis but courage, adaptability, and teamwork. Themes of endurance, loyalty, and resilience run strongly through the narrative, adding depth beyond the thrills.
Reading The Mystery at Devil’s Paw now brings back the particular excitement of discovering Hardy Boys books that ventured beyond Bayport.
I can still recall the anticipation of opening its blue spine in the library, thrilled that Frank and Joe were stepping into wilder, darker, and more remote settings. The sense of adventure blended seamlessly with detective work made it feel like two genres—mystery and survival tale—had collided in the best way possible.
In conclusion, The Mystery at Devil’s Paw exemplifies the Hardy Boys at their most daring. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and morally grounded, it demonstrates how Dixon could take familiar heroes into new environments without losing the intellectual and ethical core that makes the series timeless.
April 13, 2019
I actually like a lot of old kiddie detective books and Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew verse in particular. Many of them are a lot of fun. This particular Hardy Boys Adventure however was just not up to snuff. There are so many things wrong with the book that it's hard to pinpoint the problem.
The first one is obvious. Not to long ago, I commented on a Nancy Drew book about how it was well meaning but filled with unintentional and very casual racism and it was hard to imagine it getting any worse. Then Frank and Joe Hardy said: 'Hold my root beer'. Fleetfoot- not the same person as Fleetfoot Joe from that Nancy Drew novel I read- is a typical Native America stereotype. He doesn't always speak in complete sentences. He leaves out articles. He'll say 'I no...' instead of 'I don't'. His dialogue feels like it was ripped from a 1930s episode of The Lone Ranger. Granted, this book has first released in 1959 two years after The Lone Ranger TV series first left TV and only a year after the second feature film. But here is the thing... this a later edition. The first 38 Hardy Boys books got revised. This probably explains why Fleetfoot's dialogue jumps from Tontoesque gibberish to quite intelligible. But why they didn't fix all of it is beyond me.
The second problem I had was that while there is some lip service to the story being set in Alaska, and thus boats and helicoptors being the easiest way to get around, the book never quite makes me feel like the boys are in the Frontier State. It feels more like they are in the Alaska section of some amusement park.
The third problem, was should have been a bigger thing but the book had already gone off the rails was the mountain that acted not only as a radio receiver abut a speaker as as well. Worse yet was it being described as working 'a lot like that guy in the paper's teeth'. Only that whole famous incident was an urban legend even at the time this book was written.
Last but not least, the obligatory 'it's 1959 so we have to have the Hardys fight commies and maybe throw in the space race'. They were throwing lots of popular stuff together (mystery, western, spy drama etc.) and throwing it against the wall to see if it would stick.
I'm not even sure nine year old me would have liked this one.
The first one is obvious. Not to long ago, I commented on a Nancy Drew book about how it was well meaning but filled with unintentional and very casual racism and it was hard to imagine it getting any worse. Then Frank and Joe Hardy said: 'Hold my root beer'. Fleetfoot- not the same person as Fleetfoot Joe from that Nancy Drew novel I read- is a typical Native America stereotype. He doesn't always speak in complete sentences. He leaves out articles. He'll say 'I no...' instead of 'I don't'. His dialogue feels like it was ripped from a 1930s episode of The Lone Ranger. Granted, this book has first released in 1959 two years after The Lone Ranger TV series first left TV and only a year after the second feature film. But here is the thing... this a later edition. The first 38 Hardy Boys books got revised. This probably explains why Fleetfoot's dialogue jumps from Tontoesque gibberish to quite intelligible. But why they didn't fix all of it is beyond me.
The second problem I had was that while there is some lip service to the story being set in Alaska, and thus boats and helicoptors being the easiest way to get around, the book never quite makes me feel like the boys are in the Frontier State. It feels more like they are in the Alaska section of some amusement park.
The third problem, was should have been a bigger thing but the book had already gone off the rails was the mountain that acted not only as a radio receiver abut a speaker as as well. Worse yet was it being described as working 'a lot like that guy in the paper's teeth'. Only that whole famous incident was an urban legend even at the time this book was written.
Last but not least, the obligatory 'it's 1959 so we have to have the Hardys fight commies and maybe throw in the space race'. They were throwing lots of popular stuff together (mystery, western, spy drama etc.) and throwing it against the wall to see if it would stick.
I'm not even sure nine year old me would have liked this one.
December 26, 2024
A solid book in the series with Chet, Tony, and a couple of new friends on the hunt for crooks in the 49th state.
Frank and Joe get a telegram from Tony asking for help with his Summer job with Fish and Wildlife Agency in Alaska. Poachers are causing problems by stealing salmon with unapproved nets that could adversely affect the fish population. The boys, and Chet, agree to help, but face multiple threats before they even leave Bayport! Just before they leave, another mystery in the same area is revealed.
Once in Alaska, that mystery pops up almost immediately. Since this is a Hardy Boys novel, it's safe to that it does tie into their efforts to help Tony. Frank, Joe and Chet also meet two young Alaskans while there who assist in solving both mysteries.
This book is one that could be easily updated to today thanks to its location. Much of this part of Alaska is still fairly remote with radio being as effective as cell phones. The crashed missile could easily be a satellite or a large drone.
Side Note: For fans of 'Alaskan Bush People', you'll recognize a lot of names in this book.
Definitely recommended for fans of the Hardy Boys or Young Adventure series in general.
Find it! Buy it! READ IT!
Frank and Joe get a telegram from Tony asking for help with his Summer job with Fish and Wildlife Agency in Alaska. Poachers are causing problems by stealing salmon with unapproved nets that could adversely affect the fish population. The boys, and Chet, agree to help, but face multiple threats before they even leave Bayport! Just before they leave, another mystery in the same area is revealed.
Once in Alaska, that mystery pops up almost immediately. Since this is a Hardy Boys novel, it's safe to that it does tie into their efforts to help Tony. Frank, Joe and Chet also meet two young Alaskans while there who assist in solving both mysteries.
This book is one that could be easily updated to today thanks to its location. Much of this part of Alaska is still fairly remote with radio being as effective as cell phones. The crashed missile could easily be a satellite or a large drone.
Side Note: For fans of 'Alaskan Bush People', you'll recognize a lot of names in this book.
Definitely recommended for fans of the Hardy Boys or Young Adventure series in general.
Find it! Buy it! READ IT!
May 22, 2023
This book in the series sees the Hardy Boys join their Tony Prito in a mystery in Alaska.
Once again, several things became apparent that I would not have noticed when I first read the series, when I was about 9-10 years old:
- the Hardy Boys have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of money. Renting helicopters, boats, buying camping equipment - nothing is too expensive for these guys to do.
- their parents trust them to travel on their own far more than today's parents likely would.
- they get knocked out and tied up a lot. If I had been thinking, I would have kept score. But I think Frank and Joe get knocked unconscious about once a book. Chet is a close second.
Overall, it's an interesting story. However, things always seem to wrap up a little too neatly. Even if the Hardy Boys are tied up and things are looking grim on page 172, but 183, the bad guys are caught, have cleared up all the unknowns and the Boys are looking forward to their next mystery.
The language with their Indian friend is dated and stereotypical of the time, but doesn't distract from the story too much.
Once again, several things became apparent that I would not have noticed when I first read the series, when I was about 9-10 years old:
- the Hardy Boys have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of money. Renting helicopters, boats, buying camping equipment - nothing is too expensive for these guys to do.
- their parents trust them to travel on their own far more than today's parents likely would.
- they get knocked out and tied up a lot. If I had been thinking, I would have kept score. But I think Frank and Joe get knocked unconscious about once a book. Chet is a close second.
Overall, it's an interesting story. However, things always seem to wrap up a little too neatly. Even if the Hardy Boys are tied up and things are looking grim on page 172, but 183, the bad guys are caught, have cleared up all the unknowns and the Boys are looking forward to their next mystery.
The language with their Indian friend is dated and stereotypical of the time, but doesn't distract from the story too much.
August 14, 2018
I read the original text of this book. It was a run-of-the-mill book, neither boring nor exciting. It was a typical Hardy Boys book but it's set in Alaska. The brothers are summoned to Alaska by their friend, Tony, who is working on an island near Juneau as a stream guard for the Fish and Wildlife Service. There's a mystery and the Hardy Boys are off! They suspect that all the trouble is being caused by foreigners searching for a moon rocket. A moon rocket in 1959? A statement in the front of the book says that Alaska became our 49th state during the writing of this book.
March 20, 2024
I'm a little partial to the book, because of the Alaskan scenery. It is my dream to visit Alaska one day! The way the narration describes the state and yet, integrates it into the story is beautiful.
The beautiful land embroiled in a mystery involving poachers and much more! I truly loved reading this book featuring the Hardy brothers. And for a change, it was Tony Prito, their chum who brings the mystery to the Hardy boys! Chet is, as always, the fun element of the stories! And Native Indians add a touch of wildness and tradition to "white men" stories!
The beautiful land embroiled in a mystery involving poachers and much more! I truly loved reading this book featuring the Hardy brothers. And for a change, it was Tony Prito, their chum who brings the mystery to the Hardy boys! Chet is, as always, the fun element of the stories! And Native Indians add a touch of wildness and tradition to "white men" stories!
September 12, 2021
The Hardy boys and Chet go to Alaska to help Tony Prito. Before they even leave they run into trouble. Then they are left to die on a dock as soon as they get to Juneau. Knowing people are trying to stop them from helping their friend only makes the Hardy boys try harder. People go missing quickly and the Hardy's find themselves looking for clues to a bunch of mysteries. Luckily they find an Indian guide to help them through the strange country.
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May 19, 2024The boys friend Tony gets a job in Alaska where he finds himself in danger. What does he do? Sends a telegram to Frank and Joe and asks them to bring Chet too.
The bad guys are in the wilds of Alaska looking for a lost moon rocket. The boys et al canoe up a river and keep themselves in tight spots.
Will they get out unscathed? Will they find the guys? Read the book and find out!
Once again Frank and Joe each get a KO. The count is now up to 54 knock-outs over 38 books.
The bad guys are in the wilds of Alaska looking for a lost moon rocket. The boys et al canoe up a river and keep themselves in tight spots.
Will they get out unscathed? Will they find the guys? Read the book and find out!
Once again Frank and Joe each get a KO. The count is now up to 54 knock-outs over 38 books.
January 8, 2023
Despite that fact that after 38 books, neither Frank nor Joe has aged beyond 18 and 17; the mysteries themselves have changed with the time period in which the books were written. Devil's Paw is set in Alaska and takes on the tensions between the US and Russia, ever so subtly. Lots of wonderful Native American history in this one!
June 5, 2018
Ate these up as a kid and usually got them as gifts for birthdays, Christmas and other events. This edition would be quite dated now and I believe they have updated the books. The author was a pseudonym for a plethora of writers who contributed to this series.
June 16, 2018
Typical lively Hardy Boys, only this time they go to Alaska, my old stomping grounds, which made it that much more interesting. Didn't much care for the monosyllabic Native Alaskan friend and that they called him an Indian, but they did respect his brains and skills, so there's that.
December 11, 2021
I read this aloud to my daughter, and had to do a fair bit of editing on the fly to skip the casual racism. We had to discuss how some of the plot points were based on information we now know is incorrect.
A slog for me, but she found it fun.
A slog for me, but she found it fun.
March 25, 2022
Written in 1959, this one's set in Alaska, just when Alaska joined the Union. The formula works pretty well this time, though to our 21st century eyes, the depiction of Indigenous people is problematic, to say the least. In the late 1950s, I have a feeling it passed for super-enlightened.
November 14, 2024
Pretty decent as far as Hardy Boys go, though the ending was abrupt and the bit with paleontology (albeit minor) didn't really seem to fit. As a side note this was written the year Alaska became a state.
February 16, 2018
Moon rockets in Alaska! This was a pretty great Hardy Boys story. This cover is also another great stinker.
March 13, 2018
In which the "Indians" are casually called "savages", the author knows nothing about archaeology or palaeontology, and... maybe Mr. Hardy has just been sleeping around the entire U.S. all this time?
March 2, 2020
Top 10 Hardy Boys.
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August 25, 2020Nappi wrap DJ needed
September 29, 2020
pretty good hardy boy book
August 12, 2023
Really enjoyed the book! Very fun and unusual mystery. The only reason it is lower is because the plot was too simple and slow at times. But overall I enjoyed it!
March 24, 2024
An Alaskan adventure in Salmon spawning season. The hardy boys wield guns in this one. weird.
October 25, 2024
A great mystery
Love the story
Love the story
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