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Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers #13
The Mummy's Curse
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY
MISSION:
Good thing you're in Egypt, because we have a mystery on our hands. A man has been murdered, possibly over a map to a precious golden mummy. Could there be a curse surrounding the ancient mummy and his treasure?
LOCATION:
Cairo, Egypt, and the surrounding area.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Anyone in pursuit of the treasure.
SUSPECTS:
Several people on an expedition are suspects.
Find them before they find the mummy and the money.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
MISSION:
Good thing you're in Egypt, because we have a mystery on our hands. A man has been murdered, possibly over a map to a precious golden mummy. Could there be a curse surrounding the ancient mummy and his treasure?
LOCATION:
Cairo, Egypt, and the surrounding area.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Anyone in pursuit of the treasure.
SUSPECTS:
Several people on an expedition are suspects.
Find them before they find the mummy and the money.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
738 books992 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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May 27, 2023
Entertaining and fun, as usual.
June 16, 2019
When I first read Hardy Boys, I think I was in class 5, I had such a crush on Frank Hardy. I liked the brainy one over the brawny one and that sums up my first impression of Hardy Boys.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
May 30, 2019
I remember reading these when I was younger and switching back and forth from Nancy Drew. These have a new thing that they brothers are more involved in mysteries with a reason. I liked how they didn't show the brothers being all that. They both kept on top of things but weren't perfect which allowed you to relate more to them. Enjoyed the book.
June 25, 2021
This popped up as a suggestion on my Hoopla app, and I just couldn't resist.
This was rather ridiculous in every possible way, but it was VERY entertaining.
This was rather ridiculous in every possible way, but it was VERY entertaining.
December 27, 2023
The book has a slow start in the first chapter but is extremely gripping after when the real plot begins.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2024
Super fast read and highly entertaining. I recommend it especially when you're in a reading slump and are not into serious reading at the moment.
February 8, 2025
This was actually not bad. The pacing was uneven but that's not a horrible crime.
April 11, 2019
ATAC IS BACK!
I never thought it was going to be so good!
And I didn't think that Theo and his cousins were the criminals. There was no evidence at all! I was so shocked. I liked Leila, she's so smart and clever and brave (I wonder how can somebody draw a treasure map in their hands??)
I first thought it was Ahmed because he was too sweet with everyone but as I read on, I doubted Dr. Mounir and Dr. Volsky because they kind of hated each other but then I thought it can be Tommy. I never imagined it would be Theo at all.
I'm still in shock.
I would definitely rate this book more than 5 stars if I could.
PS: Waiting for more!
I never thought it was going to be so good!
And I didn't think that Theo and his cousins were the criminals. There was no evidence at all! I was so shocked. I liked Leila, she's so smart and clever and brave (I wonder how can somebody draw a treasure map in their hands??)
I first thought it was Ahmed because he was too sweet with everyone but as I read on, I doubted Dr. Mounir and Dr. Volsky because they kind of hated each other but then I thought it can be Tommy. I never imagined it would be Theo at all.
I'm still in shock.
I would definitely rate this book more than 5 stars if I could.
PS: Waiting for more!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2013
Well, well, well... So much for a mummy's curse. Macam tengok cerita the mummy. Apasala aku baca buku budak-budak. Nampak sangat problematik.
January 8, 2014
My 'FAVOURITE' of the lot! I've read it atleast 7 times... n still counting.. LOVE IT! #TheHardysRock!! <3 :*
May 19, 2014
Really disappointing.It's the only book in the series that I didn't like.
January 3, 2015
what an adrenaline rush.
July 30, 2015
it was soooooo go1odl
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