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The Hardy Boys #147
Trial and Terror
In Manhattan to observe a criminal justice case, the Hardys believe the accused is being railroaded. From the upper floors of the Empire State Building to the tunnels beneath Grand Central Station, the Hardys throw themselves on the fast track to justice—fighting for both an innocent man and their lives.
160 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1997
About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
808 books1,005 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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March 11, 2018
The Hardy Boys don't get to New York City too often. Chicago and LA even less, unfortunately, but granted Bayport's just an hour away from NYC, so it's a shame they don't at least visit there!
The trial was a fun angle. This was pretty different than a lot of Hardy Boys books and it made for a nice change. I think it was pretty contrived, even moreso than usual, but I like that they went into some courtroom details. The mystery itself was pretty fun. Not a bad book.
The trial was a fun angle. This was pretty different than a lot of Hardy Boys books and it made for a nice change. I think it was pretty contrived, even moreso than usual, but I like that they went into some courtroom details. The mystery itself was pretty fun. Not a bad book.
December 18, 2013
"Trial and Terror" by Franklin W. Dixon is an okay read about a mysterious event that happened. There was a certain crime, one that was similar to murder, that set a mysterious mood. Dixon helps the readers to understand that nothing goes unnoticed and no matter what you did, it can all be dangerous and deadly. Middle school kids will get caught in the conflict of this book, and this might cause them to want to read more of these types of books to fulfill there mysterious needs.
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