Wanted

Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Super Mystery #1

by Franklin W. Dixon

ATAC BRIEFING FOR THE REAL AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY


Two guys are running around the state, committing crimes left and right -- and they're leaving a clear trail for the police. They'd be a cinch to catch, but the thing is, the police are too busy running after you. You've been framed.


Around Bayport.

POTENTIAL
The innocent bystanders caught between you and the guys who clearly want to see you busted.


You tell us. Who are your enemies? Who do you trust?

THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

About the author

Franklin 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.

Reviews

[Derek · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about two boys named Frank and Joe hardy.The two boys are secret agents. They have been catching people who have been committing crimes their whole life. But finally the cops think they were the ones who stole from a bank when it was actually two boys who looked like them.They did that because of what the Hardy boys dad did to their dad.The Hardy's dad made the other dad go to jail. But now he is out and wants to kill the Hardy's. That is what the story of the book is about. I think this book is a great book for young children.

[Tatyana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love the Hardy Boys books. They're so witty and funny and they always have a twist at every corner. I am never disappointed when I read these books so of course this one was awesome. I love that it was a Super Mystery as well because you never know what to expect. So, yeah. Needless to say, I was pleased and satisfied with this book :)

[Bookish Devil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Post-completion, I felt really dejected. I wanted to love this book so much but sadly, it didn't give me enough reasons for me to feel that way. The action scenes were very filmy and over-the-top. I didn't like the way the Hardy boys handled the crunch situations. They seemed to take everything lightly and their laid-back reactions to the multitude of successive hurdles they faced didn't compel me to take the plot seriously. The least I expected was a decent plot with believable scenes narrated in a serious tone. But the kinda banter they exchanged throughout the novel made me cringe. I mean, who in the world would pass teasing remarks at each other when the life of your father is at stake.

Huge disappointment. But I'd continue to read the remainder of the books in this series.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

In 'Wanted: Super Mystery #1", Frank and Joe are being framed as the culprits in a number of burglaries and bank robberies. The bad guys even call themselves 'Frank' and 'Joe'. The situation looks bad. ATAC sends the real Frank and Joe into hiding. But, of course, they don't really go into hiding. They start investigating. In this mystery, Chet and their Dad -Fenton Hardy- are heavily involved in helping Frank and Joe find and bring to justice 'Frank' and Joe'. Good story.

[(Jen) The Artist Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't remember much of the plot, but the newest Hardy Boys series "Undercover Brothers" is a good update and like the "Nancy Drew: Girl Detective" series it features first person narrative by the title character (or characters, in the case of the Hardy boys: Frank and Joe).

[Iffat Sheikh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The thing that makes this book so very interesting is the dilemma that is caused due to the real culprits. And the way that our smarty-Hardy Boys figure everything out is spectacular. It is a great read and you can finish reading it in not less than 14 hours! It was fun!

[Ella · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book although it was all fighting and no mystery which might be good for some people but I would have preferred it if they didn't know who was behind it before the book was even half over.