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The Hardy Boys #33
The Yellow Feather Mystery
The famous young detectives Frank and Joe Hardy are caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue when they agree to help Greg Woodson search for his grandfather’s missing will. When Henry Kurt, the temporary headmaster of Woodson Academy, insists that he is to inherit the property from Greg’s grandfather, the case becomes even trickier. Frank and Joe must risk their lives several times before they solve the mystery of Yellow Feather and trap a sinister criminal who will stop at nothing--even murder--to satisfy his greed for money.
181 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1953
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
761 books996 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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August 15, 2021
I recently pulled out my copy of Yellow Feather from the shelf which had a Christmas inscription from 1962 (I was 12 at the time). This is an OT version copyright 1953 in brown tweed with brown and white endpapers. The DJ lists to Devil's Paw.
I'm sure I had not reread this book since 1962-63. None of the book was familiar to me - it had completely gone from my memory. I did find this one to be quite enjoyable. It had the makings of a good Hardy mystery including secret panels, a hidden tower, a great invention from Chet (the propeller sled - didn't know that Chet had actually invented the snowmobile!) , help from Fenton Hardy, and a good mystery with the boys trying to find a missing will.
This book was never one of my favorites as a kid but I'm not sure why. Some of the ones I did consider as favorites such as "The Secret Panel" and "The Disappearing Floor" were somewhat disappointing when reread as an adult. I guess your perspective changes as you grow older. Anyway, as I said, I thought this mystery was very enjoyable.
I'm sure I had not reread this book since 1962-63. None of the book was familiar to me - it had completely gone from my memory. I did find this one to be quite enjoyable. It had the makings of a good Hardy mystery including secret panels, a hidden tower, a great invention from Chet (the propeller sled - didn't know that Chet had actually invented the snowmobile!) , help from Fenton Hardy, and a good mystery with the boys trying to find a missing will.
This book was never one of my favorites as a kid but I'm not sure why. Some of the ones I did consider as favorites such as "The Secret Panel" and "The Disappearing Floor" were somewhat disappointing when reread as an adult. I guess your perspective changes as you grow older. Anyway, as I said, I thought this mystery was very enjoyable.
September 21, 2017
The Good: This was an engaging mystery! Like any good whodunit, it kept me guessing until the end. The usual elements of this series--suspense, peril, action--were definitely present here. Fans of old-sch00l-style detective stories will love this.
The Bad: Nothing, really; I just save the highest possible rating for truly spectacular works.
Conclusion: What can be said about this series that hasn't been already said? You probably already know if this is for you, but, if you don't, you should give this series a try, even if you're not in the target audience.
The Bad: Nothing, really; I just save the highest possible rating for truly spectacular works.
Conclusion: What can be said about this series that hasn't been already said? You probably already know if this is for you, but, if you don't, you should give this series a try, even if you're not in the target audience.
August 24, 2025
A hilarious foray into the world of academic intrigue, in which the boys continually sneak around Mr Hardy’s alma mater after dark, take rides in Chet’s custom snowmobile, recover Frank’s stolen pants, nearly freeze to death on multiple occasions, and still find time to go dancing with their favorite dates. This is also an excellent treatise on all the varied ways to knock a person unconscious.
October 8, 2025
Having read or watched a bunch of things lately that referenced the Hardy Boys, I figured it was time to revisit them for the first time since, I don't know, middle school? Anyways, you've got a dead grandfather; a missing will; a code cipher; secret rooms; fist fights; near catastrophes on the roads, the water, and the ice, and roads; one or both Hardys almost getting killed a half-dozen times; and the word "sleuthing" so many times it loses all meaning. It's basically the Hardy Boys formula perfected.
January 4, 2023
These books seem to be getting more and more complicated with their plotting and I'm thoroughly enjoying it! Who or what is the Yellow Feather? Where is the will? Who really inherits the school? Frank and Joe Hardy, with the help of Chet and a student or two have to answer these questions and more if they hope to live!!
October 15, 2021
it was great
January 21, 2013
The first HB book I've read in a while, and it was just as fun (with some 'scary' bits) as I remember them. It was also the original version, so it still had all the dated language that nowadays adds to the humour.
If you like your trivia, this is one where Chet has a hobby which comes in handy (or at least, something he's made) and we find out a couple of things about Fenton, with the story being set at his old school.
In a nutshell, it's a missing will story - the principal of the school dies and leaves behind a mysterious message and a hidden will. Naturally, the rightful heir isn't the only one interested in finding it or taking over the school; in one of the more obvious examples of the boys and Fenton working the same case, they actually are each approached by the two parties to work on the same mystery.
For the Frankettes, there's Frank peril, for the Joettes there's Joe peril, for the Chetettes (do you exist? I like him) there's Chet peril, and for good measure there's even Frank and Joe peril and even a bit of Frank and Joe and Tony peril. If you like books that include Fenton, Gertrude and Laura, they're all there too.
Although it's rare for me to not like an HB book, it does happen, but this wasn't one of them. This was a fun one, with plenty of dangerous bits to keep it interesting as an older reader, and one of the less complicated ones for those of us that don't like complicated.
If you like your trivia, this is one where Chet has a hobby which comes in handy (or at least, something he's made) and we find out a couple of things about Fenton, with the story being set at his old school.
In a nutshell, it's a missing will story - the principal of the school dies and leaves behind a mysterious message and a hidden will. Naturally, the rightful heir isn't the only one interested in finding it or taking over the school; in one of the more obvious examples of the boys and Fenton working the same case, they actually are each approached by the two parties to work on the same mystery.
For the Frankettes, there's Frank peril, for the Joettes there's Joe peril, for the Chetettes (do you exist? I like him) there's Chet peril, and for good measure there's even Frank and Joe peril and even a bit of Frank and Joe and Tony peril. If you like books that include Fenton, Gertrude and Laura, they're all there too.
Although it's rare for me to not like an HB book, it does happen, but this wasn't one of them. This was a fun one, with plenty of dangerous bits to keep it interesting as an older reader, and one of the less complicated ones for those of us that don't like complicated.
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December 9, 2011The hardys almost get killed and freezed to death. The owner of a school past away, he leave a teenage boy in charge but when his uncles wants to take control of the school. The Hardy's must get to the end of it with Chet and other kids to help. They must find the money he lefted hidden in the school, his uncles trys to find it before they do. That is all I will say about the book.
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 Yellow Feather Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon exemplifies the Hardy Boys’ blend of suspense, clever deduction, and youthful adventure, this time centred around a cryptic feather that hints at a far-reaching secret.
I first encountered this installment during my M.P. Birla School library days, and later, having collected the series meticulously, revisiting it reminded me why Dixon’s formula remains timeless. The story opens with an enigmatic clue—a bright yellow feather—which immediately signals that Frank and Joe Hardy are stepping into a mystery filled with layered intrigue, dangerous opponents, and unpredictable twists.
Dixon’s narrative skill is on full display. The pacing is measured yet engaging: action sequences alternate seamlessly with investigative moments, and each chapter closes with enough tension to pull the reader onwards. Frank and Joe exemplify their trademark intelligence and courage, carefully analysing clues, interpreting cryptic messages, and navigating perilous situations with strategy and composure. The yellow feather itself, seemingly trivial, becomes a central motif—its symbolism, location, and connections cleverly entwined with the unfolding mystery, demonstrating Dixon’s ability to elevate small details into critical plot points.
The book’s villains and supporting characters are rendered with enough nuance to maintain suspense, though the focus remains squarely on the Hardy brothers’ investigative prowess. Dixon’s prose remains crisp, accessible, and evocative: descriptions of shadowy hideouts, tense confrontations, and clever sleuthing sequences are vivid without being overwrought, keeping readers fully immersed. Subtle moral lessons—perseverance, ethical decision-making, and loyalty—are interwoven naturally into the story, providing the moral backbone that underpins the series’ enduring appeal.
For me, reading The Yellow Feather Mystery evokes a sense of nostalgia and immersion. I recall scanning the library shelves for the familiar blue spine, the thrill of anticipation as the next adventure began, and the satisfaction of solving the mystery alongside Frank and Joe. The symbolic use of the yellow feather, combined with the suspenseful atmosphere and clever plotting, creates a story that feels both exciting and rewarding, capturing the essence of what made Hardy Boys books compelling in my youth.
In conclusion, The Yellow Feather Mystery reinforces the enduring qualities of the Hardy Boys series: intelligent protagonists, a tightly structured and suspenseful mystery, and a subtle moral framework that resonates with readers of all ages. Dixon’s craftsmanship ensures that the story remains entertaining and nostalgic, a quintessential installment in the ongoing adventures of Frank and Joe Hardy.
(Read between 1990 and 1996 in M.P. Birla School library and punctiliously collected and read thereafter.)
The Yellow Feather Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon exemplifies the Hardy Boys’ blend of suspense, clever deduction, and youthful adventure, this time centred around a cryptic feather that hints at a far-reaching secret.
I first encountered this installment during my M.P. Birla School library days, and later, having collected the series meticulously, revisiting it reminded me why Dixon’s formula remains timeless. The story opens with an enigmatic clue—a bright yellow feather—which immediately signals that Frank and Joe Hardy are stepping into a mystery filled with layered intrigue, dangerous opponents, and unpredictable twists.
Dixon’s narrative skill is on full display. The pacing is measured yet engaging: action sequences alternate seamlessly with investigative moments, and each chapter closes with enough tension to pull the reader onwards. Frank and Joe exemplify their trademark intelligence and courage, carefully analysing clues, interpreting cryptic messages, and navigating perilous situations with strategy and composure. The yellow feather itself, seemingly trivial, becomes a central motif—its symbolism, location, and connections cleverly entwined with the unfolding mystery, demonstrating Dixon’s ability to elevate small details into critical plot points.
The book’s villains and supporting characters are rendered with enough nuance to maintain suspense, though the focus remains squarely on the Hardy brothers’ investigative prowess. Dixon’s prose remains crisp, accessible, and evocative: descriptions of shadowy hideouts, tense confrontations, and clever sleuthing sequences are vivid without being overwrought, keeping readers fully immersed. Subtle moral lessons—perseverance, ethical decision-making, and loyalty—are interwoven naturally into the story, providing the moral backbone that underpins the series’ enduring appeal.
For me, reading The Yellow Feather Mystery evokes a sense of nostalgia and immersion. I recall scanning the library shelves for the familiar blue spine, the thrill of anticipation as the next adventure began, and the satisfaction of solving the mystery alongside Frank and Joe. The symbolic use of the yellow feather, combined with the suspenseful atmosphere and clever plotting, creates a story that feels both exciting and rewarding, capturing the essence of what made Hardy Boys books compelling in my youth.
In conclusion, The Yellow Feather Mystery reinforces the enduring qualities of the Hardy Boys series: intelligent protagonists, a tightly structured and suspenseful mystery, and a subtle moral framework that resonates with readers of all ages. Dixon’s craftsmanship ensures that the story remains entertaining and nostalgic, a quintessential installment in the ongoing adventures of Frank and Joe Hardy.
April 21, 2025
The Yellow Feather Mystery (Hardy Boys, #33) by Franklin W. Dixon (1954 (revised in 1971))...I always wanted to read a Hardy Boys Mystery so I thought why not now. Check that box complete! I did some research before reading and the The Yellow Feather Mystery was considered one of the best in the series and a good one to start with...Set in the cold, snowy winter Frank & Joe are hired to find the missing/stolen/lost Will of the recently deceased headmaster of the local Academy. This leads to ALOT of investigating and action. I found the story to be an over-all fun read but exhausting...there was a new element to the story on every page. I thought that's alot for a Young Adult reader (much less an old guy like me)! Any-hoo, I've finally completed my goal of reading a Hardy Boys book and I somewhat enjoyed it but I don't plan on reading any more of the series...3.0 outta 5.0...
-Side note 1: If you want an interesting read research the history on the creation of the Hardy Boys publications, the daughter who took over the business, and the story behind the revisions. All is at Wiki.....
-Side note 2: In the mid-sixties I got hooked on the Alfred Hitchcock Three Investigators series. Last year I read the fourth book in the series The Mystery of The Green Ghost. I personally enjoyed the Three Investigators and thought they were a better read than the Hardy Boys. Check my review from May, 2024 or better yet go and check out the review of the Three Investigators first book at Paperback Warrior this month... https://www.paperbackwarrior.com/2025...
-Side note 1: If you want an interesting read research the history on the creation of the Hardy Boys publications, the daughter who took over the business, and the story behind the revisions. All is at Wiki.....
-Side note 2: In the mid-sixties I got hooked on the Alfred Hitchcock Three Investigators series. Last year I read the fourth book in the series The Mystery of The Green Ghost. I personally enjoyed the Three Investigators and thought they were a better read than the Hardy Boys. Check my review from May, 2024 or better yet go and check out the review of the Three Investigators first book at Paperback Warrior this month... https://www.paperbackwarrior.com/2025...
July 29, 2023
A good mystery, but way too many people getting knocked in the head and left tied up in the cold.
The Hardy brothers are called in to help find a missing will and determine the identity of someone claiming to be the Yellow Feather. Said villain is trying to push out the two men vying of control of a school and other property of the headmaster who recently died. As Frank and Joe begin their work on the case, they find that their father, Fenton has also been called in to perform the same task.
Overall, the plot was an interesting one with an interesting twist on false identities. While the true villain is pretty clear from the start, how he got there is far more clever (sort of) than the usual evil track most take.
The best friend and sidekick in young adventure stories (Chet Morton) is present as well as appearances by Biff and Tony. Chet gets a few moments to shine in both helping the investigation and displaying his culinary skills. His abilities show up in several of the novels, especially when the group is solving a mystery outdoors.
The ending, though, is what dropped the book to three stars. It's overly complicated and reminded me just a bit of the Bond film that took place in an ice hotel. Still, a better book than most of what was published back then and today.
Find it. Buy it. Read it.
The Hardy brothers are called in to help find a missing will and determine the identity of someone claiming to be the Yellow Feather. Said villain is trying to push out the two men vying of control of a school and other property of the headmaster who recently died. As Frank and Joe begin their work on the case, they find that their father, Fenton has also been called in to perform the same task.
Overall, the plot was an interesting one with an interesting twist on false identities. While the true villain is pretty clear from the start, how he got there is far more clever (sort of) than the usual evil track most take.
The best friend and sidekick in young adventure stories (Chet Morton) is present as well as appearances by Biff and Tony. Chet gets a few moments to shine in both helping the investigation and displaying his culinary skills. His abilities show up in several of the novels, especially when the group is solving a mystery outdoors.
The ending, though, is what dropped the book to three stars. It's overly complicated and reminded me just a bit of the Bond film that took place in an ice hotel. Still, a better book than most of what was published back then and today.
Find it. Buy it. Read it.
February 16, 2019
For the last year or so, I have been on a mission to re-read the 190 Hardy Boys books of my youth, and recalling this book as set in the winter, in the depth of February, I set out to re-read it. An inscription in my copy says I bought it in 1984! This is a great classic Hardy tale, as the brothers seek to investigate the missing will of their father's private high school, with the fate of the school's future in the balance. Not only is the will missing, but a mysterious "Yellow Feather" appears to complicate matters, and the school's acting headmaster insists he, not the founder's grandson, is the inheiritor. All this action takes place during the depth of winter, and the Hardys even face being trapped in an ice fort. Anyone who loves the classic Hardy Boys books will love The Yellow Feather Mystery, and it is a great winter read!
April 6, 2020
3.5 stars
A missing will leads the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, into many adventures at the Woodson Academy. A disagreement between Henry Kurt, temporary headmaster of the academy, and Greg Woodson, grandson of the founder and potential heir of the school.
I missed every one of the Hardy Boys mysteries growing up. I was not much of a reader back in my early years, but I think quite a bit of imagination by avoiding these novels of adventure. Dated? yes. Unrealistic? Yes. A little corny? yes. But exciting for young readers? yes.
I selected #33 in the series because of an online post that suggested that this story is a good example of the boys in action. There are several others on the ebook format that I might consider. The mysteries are short and easy to read.
A missing will leads the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, into many adventures at the Woodson Academy. A disagreement between Henry Kurt, temporary headmaster of the academy, and Greg Woodson, grandson of the founder and potential heir of the school.
I missed every one of the Hardy Boys mysteries growing up. I was not much of a reader back in my early years, but I think quite a bit of imagination by avoiding these novels of adventure. Dated? yes. Unrealistic? Yes. A little corny? yes. But exciting for young readers? yes.
I selected #33 in the series because of an online post that suggested that this story is a good example of the boys in action. There are several others on the ebook format that I might consider. The mysteries are short and easy to read.
June 25, 2021
Fenton Hardy's alma mater, Woodson Academy, is the setting of this Hardy Boys mystery. Frank and Joe help Greg Woodson as he tries to prove his inheritance of the academy from his grandfather but there's someone else who claims the academy as his. The yellow feather is showing up all over with threats to the headmaster, Henry Kurt. But who or what is the yellow feather? The will is missing as is a clue...a piece of cut out paper that may show the way to making sense of this mystery. The boys suspect that Kurt isn't totally on the up and up as things begin to happen. Staying at the academy the boys throw themselves right into the action as they try to solve the mystery.
April 22, 2023
This volume of the series is an interesting story. There is a mysterious person, The Yellow Feather, who is at work behind the scenes to stop a grandson from inheriting his grandfather's boys academy that Fenton Hardy attended.
The story has some interesting moments with a bit of a twist in it. However, I'm amazed at the number of last minute rescues that could have seen someone seriously hurt or even died.
Another funny thing was the number of times the boys are rendered unconscious. I'm surprised they don't walk around wearing hockey helmets...
A young child may find this story interesting.
The story has some interesting moments with a bit of a twist in it. However, I'm amazed at the number of last minute rescues that could have seen someone seriously hurt or even died.
Another funny thing was the number of times the boys are rendered unconscious. I'm surprised they don't walk around wearing hockey helmets...
A young child may find this story interesting.
August 11, 2023
This was my first time reading The Hardy Boys since I was a child, and I had a fantastic time. :)
The setting of an all boys school coupled with winter storms, skiing, and skating reminded me a lot of the Nancy Drew game Warnings at Waverly Academy. (That's one of my favorite Nancy Drew games, so I knew I would like this book). The mystery was fun to solve, as the "bad guys" were an obvious pick of two men, but WHICH one did it??? The ending was a fun twist.
All of the 50's lingo was so funny to read, I learned a couple phrases throughout the book XD
Poor Frank and Joe... They got knocked out so many times they must have a concussion by now. :P
The setting of an all boys school coupled with winter storms, skiing, and skating reminded me a lot of the Nancy Drew game Warnings at Waverly Academy. (That's one of my favorite Nancy Drew games, so I knew I would like this book). The mystery was fun to solve, as the "bad guys" were an obvious pick of two men, but WHICH one did it??? The ending was a fun twist.
All of the 50's lingo was so funny to read, I learned a couple phrases throughout the book XD
Poor Frank and Joe... They got knocked out so many times they must have a concussion by now. :P
November 9, 2024
I read this book almost in one sitting, which says a lot about the book and my interest in the story. I've been so into Nancy Drew, I've forgotten how good the original sleuth series was, The Hardy Boys. In this adventure/mystery, the boys are asked to investigate some strange goings-on at their father's old school. There are bullies, strange headmasters, harpooning the boys, secret panels, an odd belfry, snow forts, several car chases, etc. Full of fun twists and turns in every chapter. And it all takes place in winter, which makes it an extra special seasonal read, in my opinion. My rating - 4/5
March 26, 2024
4.5 stars
Without question one of the best Hardy Boys I've read! I always love a good college story (don't ask me why), especially when there's a mystery involved. I liked that for once there weren't international spies or deadly saboteurs involved, just a revengeful headmaster. And boy, it sure keeps you guessing! Things got a little bit odd at the end with Curt and his spring propulsion stuff, but not too weird as Hardy Boys go. Of course the boys did some stupid things, but they've been knocked on the head so many times you come to expect that. 😆
Without question one of the best Hardy Boys I've read! I always love a good college story (don't ask me why), especially when there's a mystery involved. I liked that for once there weren't international spies or deadly saboteurs involved, just a revengeful headmaster. And boy, it sure keeps you guessing! Things got a little bit odd at the end with Curt and his spring propulsion stuff, but not too weird as Hardy Boys go. Of course the boys did some stupid things, but they've been knocked on the head so many times you come to expect that. 😆
January 26, 2023
This one is a tad too scary. Frank and Joe are trapped inside a massive ice fort, where they nearly suffocate and freeze to death.
The bad guy is a strange mixture of weak and strong, and his character isn't as fully developed as it could be.
On the bright side, the boys realize that one of the school bullies has been sort-of-blackmailed into his behavior by the main bad guy himself. Always nice to humanize bullies.
The bad guy is a strange mixture of weak and strong, and his character isn't as fully developed as it could be.
On the bright side, the boys realize that one of the school bullies has been sort-of-blackmailed into his behavior by the main bad guy himself. Always nice to humanize bullies.
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September 19, 2023
Frank and Joe help a young man save his inheritance and a boarding school from the evil headmaster. This guy is pretty evil and brutal assaults rain down on the Hardys like the spring rain. They even got locked up in an igloo of ice.
For all the beatings the Hardys get, only Joe gets a KO, upping the total for the two boys to 40. Chet gets a KO as well; it is dangerous being a friend of Frank and Joe.
For all the beatings the Hardys get, only Joe gets a KO, upping the total for the two boys to 40. Chet gets a KO as well; it is dangerous being a friend of Frank and Joe.
December 10, 2024
It was fun to step back into the past and experience one of the iconic Hardy Boy's Mysteries. I had heard this was one of the best, and I was not disappointed. Rustic and written for the younger ages, the story swiftly moves from event to event without too much explanation. The transitions are quick and I felt myself accepting explanations and plans as swiftly as they were offered. This is what makes them fun.
July 3, 2025
Sooooo
I thought this was supposed to be one of the best hardy boys books? Something just didn’t click for me. I’m not sure what the cutouts were? It also felt very repetitive:
Talking about the cutouts
The Benny Tass dude acting suspicious
Benny Tass like stealing something
Mystery people lurking by the bedroom window
Someone gets kidnapped
REPEAT
It was also very obvious who did it the whole time😬
3⭐️
I thought this was supposed to be one of the best hardy boys books? Something just didn’t click for me. I’m not sure what the cutouts were? It also felt very repetitive:
Talking about the cutouts
The Benny Tass dude acting suspicious
Benny Tass like stealing something
Mystery people lurking by the bedroom window
Someone gets kidnapped
REPEAT
It was also very obvious who did it the whole time😬
3⭐️
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December 6, 2020
I'm a Nancy Drew fan who doesn't enjoy the Hardy Boys nearly as much, but I read this because of the winter setting and quite enjoyed it. The action is sufficiently complex as the brothers seek to to find a missing will and the identity of the mysterious Yellow Feather at a boys school outside of Bayport and in the cold and snow.
February 27, 2018
I liked the book but I feel like it could use some more action in it like a chase after the crook or something like that. Asides from that I think that the book was great I think that the writing was good.
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.
February 28, 2020
This book is classified as Junior Fiction at my library. But this is a really good book that held my attention. Well written and full of mystery and mayhem. The Hardy boys are on the case for a friend and run into all kinds of obstacles trying to figure out who the Yellow Feather is.
August 5, 2020
" ... Ciò muta il dilemma in un "trilemma" penso Frank ... "
Un'altra avventura altamente rischiosa per i ragazzi Hardy, che comunque sanno che a qualunque ora tornino a casa trovano sempre uno spuntino pronto ad accoglierli!!
Un'altra avventura altamente rischiosa per i ragazzi Hardy, che comunque sanno che a qualunque ora tornino a casa trovano sempre uno spuntino pronto ad accoglierli!!
March 5, 2024
Given that the title immediately takes you to native Indians, this story was far from it!
The yellow feathers of a canary were a nice touch, and extremely creative. Kurt and Dilleau angle was very well thought of, and made an amazing plot twist!
The yellow feathers of a canary were a nice touch, and extremely creative. Kurt and Dilleau angle was very well thought of, and made an amazing plot twist!
October 13, 2024
Copies the basic plot of the previous book.
In the previous book an Indian tribe needed the Hardy's to find a document to save their land. In this book the same story only it's to save a school. Weak writing.
In the previous book an Indian tribe needed the Hardy's to find a document to save their land. In this book the same story only it's to save a school. Weak writing.
November 20, 2024
I couldn’t NOT read this after hearing it mentioned so many times during my rewatch of 'Only Murders in the Building - S1'. Since I loved that show and discovered I still love Nancy Drew as an adult, I knew I would enjoy this.
'The Yellow Feather' was my first Hardy Boys read, and while it would’ve been better to read this series in my teens/tweens, better late than never, right????
The story was with just the right mix of mystery and adventure. It made me nostalgic for the classic laid back detective stories I used to love.
'The Yellow Feather' was my first Hardy Boys read, and while it would’ve been better to read this series in my teens/tweens, better late than never, right????
The story was with just the right mix of mystery and adventure. It made me nostalgic for the classic laid back detective stories I used to love.
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