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The Hardy Boys #9
The Great Airport Mystery
High high school is out and the Hardy Boys have the summer to enjoy. But a planned family holiday gets interrupted when a robbery case confronts their father, Fenton.
Valuable electronic parts containing platinum have been disappearing from shipments made by nearby Stanwide Mining Equipment Company. Even before their private detective father asks the two to conduct undercover snooping in the company's warehouse, Frank and Joe are nearly killed as a small plane runs them off a back road while it was landing in a secluded field.
How could the boys not be in it? We're off to the Caribbean and Montana plus hidden caves closer to home in Bayport!
Librarian's note: this is a description of the later editions; the first edition from 1930 is much different and has the boys being framed with their father coming to their aide.
Librarian's note #2: the significant changes introduced by the publisher with new editions make this Goodreads description process much more difficult than with most other books.
Valuable electronic parts containing platinum have been disappearing from shipments made by nearby Stanwide Mining Equipment Company. Even before their private detective father asks the two to conduct undercover snooping in the company's warehouse, Frank and Joe are nearly killed as a small plane runs them off a back road while it was landing in a secluded field.
How could the boys not be in it? We're off to the Caribbean and Montana plus hidden caves closer to home in Bayport!
Librarian's note: this is a description of the later editions; the first edition from 1930 is much different and has the boys being framed with their father coming to their aide.
Librarian's note #2: the significant changes introduced by the publisher with new editions make this Goodreads description process much more difficult than with most other books.
175 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1930
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
736 books991 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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February 5, 2017
Another exciting adventure with Frank and Joe. Often, the adventures come with new vehicles: cars, boats and most recently in #8, an iceboat! In #9, we get lots of plans including a seaplane, adventures and hijinks in an airport and an airplane parts factory as well as outdoor thrills on a mountain side, on an island and in Montana. There is even a ghost story again! A fun and joyful read and naturally, the Hardys solve the case up to the last paragraph!
December 7, 2022
I've just read the original 1930 version of this ninth Hardy Boys novel back-to-back with the 1965 revised version. The original, which was written by the great Leslie McFarlane under the Stratemeyer Syndicate's house pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, has 24 chapters and 210 pages, and the newer one (written by Tom Mulvey) is considerably shorter, with 20 chapters, 175 pages, and several illustrations. The plot of the original is far more entertaining, with a considerably higher content of adventure and intrigue and character-building events; in the newer one the Boys fly off to Montana and a Caribbean Island and encounter a random tornado while taking a helicopter ride, but it's much less engaging, much of the mystery relying on silly coincidences. There are quite a few more characters in the original, and we learn that Frank's girlfriend Callie Shaw is the class valedictorian, Tony Prito plays the accordion, Joe's girlfriend Iola Morton plays the violin, her brother Chet "doesn't care for girls" (didn't that raise an eyebrow or two in 1930?), Joe wears a size six shoe and weighs 125 lbs., Mrs. Hardy actually has a name (Laura; in the newer version she's just Mrs. Hardy), and so on. The Boys graduate from high school in this book, and there's much more continuity with other books in the series than in the newer stories. I was surprised that they also carry revolvers while in pursuit of the criminals. One odd thing that caught my attention was that Frank lost his sweater and pocketknife in the barn; I wonder when they got a barn? Also, airplanes and air mail were much more of a novelty then than they were in the 1960's, so some understanding of history is needed. Anyway, I'd say the original is appropriate for the average twelve-year-old and rate it at four, and the revision is better suited for the nine-year-old level and give it a two.
December 7, 2022
I've just read the original 1930 version of this ninth Hardy Boys novel back-to-back with the 1965 revised version. The original, which was written by the great Leslie McFarlane under the Stratemeyer Syndicate's house pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, has 24 chapters and 210 pages, and the newer one (written by Tom Mulvey) is considerably shorter, with 20 chapters, 175 pages, and several illustrations. The plot of the original is far more entertaining, with a considerably higher content of adventure and intrigue and character-building events; in the newer one the Boys fly off to Montana and a Caribbean Island and encounter a random tornado while taking a helicopter ride, but it's much less engaging, much of the mystery relying on silly coincidences. There are quite a few more characters in the original, and we learn that Frank's girlfriend Callie Shaw is the class valedictorian, Tony Prito plays the accordion, Joe's girlfriend Iola Morton plays the violin, her brother Chet "doesn't care for girls" (didn't that raise an eyebrow or two in 1930?), Joe wears a size six shoe and weighs 125 lbs., Mrs. Hardy actually has a name (Laura; in the newer version she's just Mrs. Hardy), and so on. The Boys graduate from high school in this book, and there's much more continuity with other books in the series than in the newer stories. I was surprised that they also carry revolvers while in pursuit of the criminals. One odd thing that caught my attention was that Frank lost his sweater and pocketknife in the barn; I wonder when they got a barn? Also, airplanes and air mail were much more of a novelty then than they were in the 1960's, so some understanding of history is needed. Anyway, I'd say the original is appropriate for the average twelve-year-old and rate it at four, and the revision is better suited for the nine-year-old level and give it a two.
April 30, 2019
Melanie Rehak’s essay about the Stratemeyer Syndicate is illuminating. She explains why there is a “full story” and “chopped” version of the novels. I used to aim for glossy copies but choose the oldies now that I know. The original ones flow with detail and balance around the action. Nancy is more of a tomboy, than prim. I am told the later rewrite of “The Great Airport Mystery” is an entirely different story, in an attempt to modernize the plot. My book is the original and it is a very good one! I wish I had written notes in March, to remind me why I gave three stars.
The police chief, whom all the Hardys have helped a great deal by volume #9, presumed Frank & Joe were guilty and had to be pushed by Fenton, to consider that they were framed. I recall now, also, that I found the idea of hijacking mail planes an extreme means of stealing money. Perhaps I am influenced by Sandra Bullock’s subtle genius in the recent 2018 film, “Ocean’s Eight” but even in 1930, there are much easier ways to money-grab. If we suspend disbelief, this entailed marvellously hands-on heroism, on the boys’ parts. At the beginning, they overhead a few convenient conversations but made a realistic effort to track, anticipate, and even follow thieves by hiding in their plane’s cargo hold!
This was refreshingly intellectual as well as physical. My version weaves a gratifying family and friendship background around all of it. As a matter of fact, we witness Frank’s & Joe’s high school graduation and a farewell picnic, that their whole class shares on the beach! It is neatly explained that they graduated together, because Frank was sick for a term. Benefactors they helped in preceding mysteries, come to their aid.
The police chief, whom all the Hardys have helped a great deal by volume #9, presumed Frank & Joe were guilty and had to be pushed by Fenton, to consider that they were framed. I recall now, also, that I found the idea of hijacking mail planes an extreme means of stealing money. Perhaps I am influenced by Sandra Bullock’s subtle genius in the recent 2018 film, “Ocean’s Eight” but even in 1930, there are much easier ways to money-grab. If we suspend disbelief, this entailed marvellously hands-on heroism, on the boys’ parts. At the beginning, they overhead a few convenient conversations but made a realistic effort to track, anticipate, and even follow thieves by hiding in their plane’s cargo hold!
This was refreshingly intellectual as well as physical. My version weaves a gratifying family and friendship background around all of it. As a matter of fact, we witness Frank’s & Joe’s high school graduation and a farewell picnic, that their whole class shares on the beach! It is neatly explained that they graduated together, because Frank was sick for a term. Benefactors they helped in preceding mysteries, come to their aid.
May 27, 2020
My grandson is reading this series. My son-in-law mentioned that the books didn't have the "feel" of the 1920/30s which got me thinking about how updates might have changed them. To assess how the newer versions compared with the original, I picked up 2 copies of this book at a used book store. One is the original version from 1930 and the other is from 1993. I planned to give them to my grandson to read side by side to see what changes he could spot. First I would read both books. Guess what--these are NOT the same book. They have entirely different plots! That was not necessary. I noticed a few things that most parents today would like modified. One would be this sentence:"It was certainly mighty white of Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Applegate to go bail for us." Also the ad at the end for another book that said that the Hardy Boys think "girls are all right--in their place!"
In the original, the existence of air mail is a major plot point. Kids today might not "get" that mail got there faster if you paid extra for air mail, but that could easily be worked in. Maybe a term like "automobile robes" would need a sentence to explain, but all in all the original story was better than the new one and should have been kept. The new book could have had a different title so as not to confuse people. My four stars are for the the original version. The newer one is a three star book. However that version might be a better match for some kids. It is 35 pages shorter and has some pictures.
In the original, the existence of air mail is a major plot point. Kids today might not "get" that mail got there faster if you paid extra for air mail, but that could easily be worked in. Maybe a term like "automobile robes" would need a sentence to explain, but all in all the original story was better than the new one and should have been kept. The new book could have had a different title so as not to confuse people. My four stars are for the the original version. The newer one is a three star book. However that version might be a better match for some kids. It is 35 pages shorter and has some pictures.
August 26, 2024
4 Stars. I enjoyed this one; it's a step above some previous ones. The copyright is 1995; GR readers have referred to later editions as being substantially revised from the first in 1930. That has to be true as there are references to rocket launches at Cape Canaveral and in-air, cargo transfers. Those are not a century old! As usual, action packed with most chapters ending in a suspenseful event. The novels are written for pre-teen to mid-teen boys with a yearn for adventure. But the English is higher up the ladder with little slang. There's an education component too. It's about a platinum theft ring at Stanwide Mining Equipment; the company president, Albert Allen, has requested Frank and Joe Hardy's father, Fenton, to investigate. But our heroes are already involved. Someone flying a small plane tried to kill them while they drove on a closed road. They readily agree to a request to go undercover at Stanwide and soon discover they are not wanted by some employees. The story revolves around the company's former head pilot, Clint Hill. Was he killed in a recent accident in the Caribbean or not? Is he involved in the theft ring? His ghost appears to be. Yours to re-discover. (Jun2024)
October 5, 2018
This book was the starting point to my journey through the Hardy Boys world. Loved it.
Age rating:10+
Age rating:10+
September 18, 2018
Frank and Joe Hardy are driving when a small plane nearly totals their car when its wheels touch the roof. A mystery ensues, with Frank and Joe going undercover in a factory to figure out what's going on in a potential smuggling operation. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew are great little reads from my childhood and I like to pick one up every once in a while. Not as great as when I was a kid, but still fun.
May 23, 2017
The Great Airport Mystery is (I think) the first Hardy Boys book I've read and while it was a little confusing in the beginning, I ended up liking the story. The characters were fun and I liked the whole secret cave that fit an airplane.
January 25, 2025
This is the original version of the book. It isn't as wild as some of the original series but it still is a lot of fun. Frank and Joe graduate in this book. They want to join their father in the detective business but both their parents want them to go to college. Why they can't go to college and then join the detective business doesn't seem to occur to any of them, but oh, well. They have till the end of summer to make up their mind/convince their parents. Of course, I don't know if it is brought up again or if it just allowed to drop and they enter that never ending teenage years that teenage detectives seem to live in.
The story itself is good. Frank and Joe get on the wrong side of a mail pilot who blames them for his crash and later discharge from the mail service because he was drunk. Later, Frank and Joe are accused of a mail theft and some of their belonging are found at the scene of the crime. The boys are sure Ducroy is behind everything. It will take great daring to find Ducroy and his crew to prove their innocence.
The story itself is good. Frank and Joe get on the wrong side of a mail pilot who blames them for his crash and later discharge from the mail service because he was drunk. Later, Frank and Joe are accused of a mail theft and some of their belonging are found at the scene of the crime. The boys are sure Ducroy is behind everything. It will take great daring to find Ducroy and his crew to prove their innocence.
February 28, 2021
The teen sleuths investigate an air theft scheme leading to thrilling aerial adventure in planes, helicopters and even a seaplane. The action and mystery starts in their hometown of Bayport and continues to caves and a tropical island.
September 30, 2011
The Hardy Boys return in another classic mystery tale from this mystery book series.
June 8, 2018
I was not disappointed with this one! I hadn’t read “Airport” since I was a kid in the 1960s so needless to say, I didn’t remember anything about the story. Some of my favorites as a kid were “Tower Treasure,” “House on the Cliff,” “Missing Chums,” and “Cabin Island”– all written by Leslie McFarlane. I don’t remember considering “Airport” as a favorite but I’m not sure why. It was a great story. It starts out with the boys going to the new Bayport airport in their roadster and being practically run off the road by a plane apparently trying to land. The plane crashes and the pilot blames the boys for the crash. The pilot had been drinking and was later fired as a mail pilot because of this.
This story was written in 1930 during prohibition so drinking was against the law at the time and I guess the pilot could have been arrested for this. Anyway, after this great start to the story, the next 50 pages or so focus on the graduation from high school of both Frank and Joe (it is explained that they were in the same grade because Frank had been ill one year). This includes a class picnic where Chet eats everything in sight and is then disappointed because he didn’t have room to eat chocolate cake! The story includes all of the boys’ chums including Biff, Tony, Phil, and Jerry Gilroy (who I didn’t really remember). The story also provides some good continuity from previous stories including recaps of “Tower Treasure” and the previous volume “Cabin Island.” Both Hurd Applegate from “Treasure” and Elroy Jefferson from “Cabin” put in appearances and play a role in the story. And, as part of the story, the boys actually revisit Cabin Island and get caught in an obligatory storm in the bay. I really like McFarlane’s writing style and his use of words – some a little antiquated now, but very colorful. The pace of this story wasn’t near as frenetic as some of the later stories where the Hardys take off to distant locations at a drop of a hat. Of course, this story is the first time the Hardys even ride in an airplane. The actual “mystery” in this story doesn’t get going until after page 50. It basically involves a plot to steal a $50,000 payroll from a mail plane by the pilot of the plane that ran the Hardys off the road and a couple of his nefarious cohorts. In the mean time, the Hardys get framed for an earlier mail robbery and wind up getting arrested. Part of the evidence against them was a footprint of Joe's new shoes that were left at the airport. His shoe size was only a six! High school kids must have had smaller feet in those days! Applegate and Jefferson bail the boys out of jail which allows them to follow the crooks by hiding as stowaways in the tail of a plane the bad guys had purchased to assist in the $50,000 heist. (Before stowing away in the plane, the boys buy some provisions including a couple of “automobile robes” to keep warm in the plane. I’ve never heard of an automobile robe – I assume it was something like a blanket used for passengers in open-air cars to keep warm in those days.) To get at the cash, the crooks force another mail plane out of the sky by lowering a rope from their plane into the propeller of the other plane – this was done at night (unlike the Rogers cover art) so the pilot must have been one heck of a stunt pilot to pull that off! The boys foil the robbery at the end by getting the drop on the crooks with some guns they had brought along (the guns hadn’t been mentioned in the story until the plane was forced down – I guess McFarlane forgot about this).
Overall, an enjoyable read which made me realize why I enjoyed the Hardys so much as a kid growing up in the 60s. This one was very nostalgic!
This story was written in 1930 during prohibition so drinking was against the law at the time and I guess the pilot could have been arrested for this. Anyway, after this great start to the story, the next 50 pages or so focus on the graduation from high school of both Frank and Joe (it is explained that they were in the same grade because Frank had been ill one year). This includes a class picnic where Chet eats everything in sight and is then disappointed because he didn’t have room to eat chocolate cake! The story includes all of the boys’ chums including Biff, Tony, Phil, and Jerry Gilroy (who I didn’t really remember). The story also provides some good continuity from previous stories including recaps of “Tower Treasure” and the previous volume “Cabin Island.” Both Hurd Applegate from “Treasure” and Elroy Jefferson from “Cabin” put in appearances and play a role in the story. And, as part of the story, the boys actually revisit Cabin Island and get caught in an obligatory storm in the bay. I really like McFarlane’s writing style and his use of words – some a little antiquated now, but very colorful. The pace of this story wasn’t near as frenetic as some of the later stories where the Hardys take off to distant locations at a drop of a hat. Of course, this story is the first time the Hardys even ride in an airplane. The actual “mystery” in this story doesn’t get going until after page 50. It basically involves a plot to steal a $50,000 payroll from a mail plane by the pilot of the plane that ran the Hardys off the road and a couple of his nefarious cohorts. In the mean time, the Hardys get framed for an earlier mail robbery and wind up getting arrested. Part of the evidence against them was a footprint of Joe's new shoes that were left at the airport. His shoe size was only a six! High school kids must have had smaller feet in those days! Applegate and Jefferson bail the boys out of jail which allows them to follow the crooks by hiding as stowaways in the tail of a plane the bad guys had purchased to assist in the $50,000 heist. (Before stowing away in the plane, the boys buy some provisions including a couple of “automobile robes” to keep warm in the plane. I’ve never heard of an automobile robe – I assume it was something like a blanket used for passengers in open-air cars to keep warm in those days.) To get at the cash, the crooks force another mail plane out of the sky by lowering a rope from their plane into the propeller of the other plane – this was done at night (unlike the Rogers cover art) so the pilot must have been one heck of a stunt pilot to pull that off! The boys foil the robbery at the end by getting the drop on the crooks with some guns they had brought along (the guns hadn’t been mentioned in the story until the plane was forced down – I guess McFarlane forgot about this).
Overall, an enjoyable read which made me realize why I enjoyed the Hardys so much as a kid growing up in the 60s. This one was very nostalgic!
August 4, 2022
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p21: The boys, puzzled by this airport mystery, left the control tower and headed for the terminal building.
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p35: "...And perhaps our friend with the shotgun too!5"
p38: "I hear you boys had a pretty dose call," he remarked.
p48: "Hil" he called.
p88: He agreed, however, that a search of lie de la mer would certainly be worthwhile.
p88: They found IoIa Morton, Chet's pretty, dark-haired sister, and Callie Shaw, an attractive blonde, seated in the living room.
p99: Seated inside were Lance Peterson and Aaron Lieberl Tensely the Hardys each pressed an ear to the wall in hopes of overhearing the men's conversation.
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p39: "As pilot in command," he said--almost plead ingly, the boys thought--"Hill was responsible for the accident."
p65: The dark cloud base moving swiftly overhead cut off the possibil ity of climbing out over the top of the higher terrain.
Ooh, the baddies are playing rough in this one.
p21: The boys, puzzled by this airport mystery, left the control tower and headed for the terminal building.
ocr:
p35: "...And perhaps our friend with the shotgun too!5"
p38: "I hear you boys had a pretty dose call," he remarked.
p48: "Hil" he called.
p88: He agreed, however, that a search of lie de la mer would certainly be worthwhile.
p88: They found IoIa Morton, Chet's pretty, dark-haired sister, and Callie Shaw, an attractive blonde, seated in the living room.
p99: Seated inside were Lance Peterson and Aaron Lieberl Tensely the Hardys each pressed an ear to the wall in hopes of overhearing the men's conversation.
spaces:
p39: "As pilot in command," he said--almost plead ingly, the boys thought--"Hill was responsible for the accident."
p65: The dark cloud base moving swiftly overhead cut off the possibil ity of climbing out over the top of the higher terrain.
Ooh, the baddies are playing rough in this one.
March 3, 2022
Definitely one of the better books in the series. The ultimate solution to the mystery stayed under wraps until the very end. Good ol' Chet Morton was present, but not overused or used as hostage fodder.
The author carefully balanced all of the elements that make a good Hardy Boys book and turned this into a great book for anyone from eight to eighty.
Find it! Buy it! READ IT!
The author carefully balanced all of the elements that make a good Hardy Boys book and turned this into a great book for anyone from eight to eighty.
Find it! Buy it! READ IT!
January 10, 2015
This is a great book! This is a review more of the series as a whole. I grew up reading the Hardy Boys and I don't think there was a single story I didn't like. I'm now re-reading the series with my son. It's great to be able to share something I loved as a boy with my next generation.
In reading the Hardy Boys again, I never realized when I was a kid that the books have all been re-writen and re-edited over the years. I'm okay with that because some of the content and terminology is a little dated.
I was curious however about the differences in the versions of the stories, so I have been hitting used book stores and antique stores in order to put an original 1930's set of the books together so we can read the original text.
The Great Airport Mystery is the first book I found and it's great. The book really has the flavor of the time in which it was written. Terminology like jalopy and roadster are used and I think now even though I enjoy the newer versions, I like these original versions better. I can't wait to get the whole original series and read them with my son!
In reading the Hardy Boys again, I never realized when I was a kid that the books have all been re-writen and re-edited over the years. I'm okay with that because some of the content and terminology is a little dated.
I was curious however about the differences in the versions of the stories, so I have been hitting used book stores and antique stores in order to put an original 1930's set of the books together so we can read the original text.
The Great Airport Mystery is the first book I found and it's great. The book really has the flavor of the time in which it was written. Terminology like jalopy and roadster are used and I think now even though I enjoy the newer versions, I like these original versions better. I can't wait to get the whole original series and read them with my son!
April 23, 2008
This was a lot of fun to read with my 8 year old son. I haven't read Hardy Boys books since I was 12 or 13 and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. There are some funny dated parts. I like how they refer to Chet as their "portly friend" and other wise making fun of his eating habits. This was a fun mystery, great suspence and the story moves right along. I think Dan Brown could have learned a lot about mystery writing if he'd paid more attention to the Hardy Boys.
August 9, 2015
A Quickie Review
As consistent as this series is, there isn't much I can say about this book that I haven't already said in my previous reviews. An old-school mystery; "PG"-level peril; plenty of timeless appeal. What's not to like?
Content Concerns: See above...or my previous reviews.
Score: 4/5
As consistent as this series is, there isn't much I can say about this book that I haven't already said in my previous reviews. An old-school mystery; "PG"-level peril; plenty of timeless appeal. What's not to like?
Content Concerns: See above...or my previous reviews.
Score: 4/5
December 4, 2012
My kids love the Hardy Boys audio series. This is the last in the series that is available through overdrive.com so my son (11 yrs old) checked out the next three to read aloud.
August 3, 2018
Fun blast from the past for me!
December 31, 2020
One day I will make a podcast where I read these books chapter by chapter with color commentary because this is all batshit. I hate it!!!!
March 7, 2023
"The dead can tell no tales"
The Hardy's have this town eating out of the palm of their hands.
The Hardy's have this town eating out of the palm of their hands.
July 2, 2024
another great Hardy Boys mystery.
February 25, 2021
The Hardy Boys. This series is an old series that not many people read anymore. I read them a few years ago and wanted to start reading them again. If you like mystery stories and detectives you will like this series. The book I am reading is The Great Airport Mystery. The author is Franklin W. Dixon. The main idea of this book is The Hardy Brothers tracking down a gang that steals valuable electronic parts from a mining company and are trying to get to the bottom of this weird secret.
This book is about finding thieves that frame an airplane crash as an accident but something is off with the story and they find out they are covering that up with thieves that steal expensive parts from a mining company. The first weird and suspicious part of the book is when a plane hits Joe and Franks car and topples it over in a private area. The brothers think it is suspicious and look into it more. They find clues at Stan wide Mining Equipment Company about the story of how a pilot was killed and the co-pilot survived. They believe they are doing something suspicious when they get all this weird stuff happening to them at the company. They explore that land and company and uncover the secrets. Read this book to find out what happens next!
This book is very well made. It would appeal to people that love mysteries and detectives solving mysteries. The strengths of this book are making the book very suspenseful and twists and turns in this book. There really are no weaknesses to this book in my opinion. It was written very well and had a good plot and a good ending. Also the mysteries were very detailed and it made the book fun to read.
My overall thought about this book was that it was a great book and had a great storyline as far as mysteries. Also, I loved how this book was put together to create the great suspense in the order it was written. As you can see this book is a very great book and if you are into old books with mystery or just mystery itself you will love this book!
This book is about finding thieves that frame an airplane crash as an accident but something is off with the story and they find out they are covering that up with thieves that steal expensive parts from a mining company. The first weird and suspicious part of the book is when a plane hits Joe and Franks car and topples it over in a private area. The brothers think it is suspicious and look into it more. They find clues at Stan wide Mining Equipment Company about the story of how a pilot was killed and the co-pilot survived. They believe they are doing something suspicious when they get all this weird stuff happening to them at the company. They explore that land and company and uncover the secrets. Read this book to find out what happens next!
This book is very well made. It would appeal to people that love mysteries and detectives solving mysteries. The strengths of this book are making the book very suspenseful and twists and turns in this book. There really are no weaknesses to this book in my opinion. It was written very well and had a good plot and a good ending. Also the mysteries were very detailed and it made the book fun to read.
My overall thought about this book was that it was a great book and had a great storyline as far as mysteries. Also, I loved how this book was put together to create the great suspense in the order it was written. As you can see this book is a very great book and if you are into old books with mystery or just mystery itself you will love this book!
December 29, 2020
In the ninth book of the series, the Biys are asked to assist their father, Fenton, with his case and end up finding a mystery of their own.
For the second book in a row, no one8s tied up, up it’s close.
Suffice to say that other than a corny part about a ghost that is resolved in the last five pages, there is yet another happy ending. An interesting plot twist and careless criminals make this an easy case to solve. Another good book for a ten year-old.
For the second book in a row, no one8s tied up, up it’s close.
Suffice to say that other than a corny part about a ghost that is resolved in the last five pages, there is yet another happy ending. An interesting plot twist and careless criminals make this an easy case to solve. Another good book for a ten year-old.
August 2, 2018
When I was young, I read a lot of the Hardy Boys mysterys. Loved them back then. I found this book in an antique store for a dollar. This copy was published in 1930. This book is almost 90 years old.
July 26, 2021
OK, my very first Hardy Boys and it really wasn't half bad. Somehow I've managed to make it this far avoiding them but my ten year old begged me to try one, so this one was his recommendation.
I can see why boys love them. It had some exciting parts and Frank Hardy only gets knocked unconscious 3 or 4 times in this book.
I can see why boys love them. It had some exciting parts and Frank Hardy only gets knocked unconscious 3 or 4 times in this book.
August 31, 2023
A great book to relax and take me back to my childhood
January 17, 2025
My first Hardy Boys mystery! I rather enjoyed it and chuckled at how times have changed so much! We’ve loved guessing who was in on the racket and plan to read more!
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