Showing posts with label Hardy Boys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hardy Boys. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Mystery of the Chinese Junk

Title:  Hardy Boys, Mystery of the Chinese Junk
Author:  Franklin W. Dixon
Main Characters:  Frank and Joe Hardy, Chet, Biff, and Tony

Summary

The Mystery of the Chinese Junk is about Frank and Joe Hardy, who have another mystery to solve.  This mystery is about a group of smugglers and their leader called The Chameleon.  But before the Hardy's know this, they try to set up a boating business.  They find out the boat they have bought has a treasure map in it and that is what the smugglers are after.  Read to find out if Frank and Joe can find the map and not let the smugglers steal it.

Kid Book Critic Rating  *****

I liked this Hardy Boys book because I am interested in China and that is where some of the story takes place.  It kept me reading because I wanted to know what the "Chinese junk" was and if you want to know, you have got to read it yourself!

Monday, February 4, 2008

The Hardy Boys, The Mysterious Caravan

Title: The Mysterious Caravan (Hardy Boys)
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Main Characters: Frank and Joe Hardy, Chet, Biff, Tony, and William

Summary

The Hardy Boys have a new mystery to solve. At first they don't know it, because they are camping in Jamaica, when Joe finds in the sand a mysterious mask. It has a map on the other side. They think it leads to a treasure in a desert located in South America. Read to find out if Frank and Joe can escape the traps of whoever is trying to get the treasure first.

Kid Book Critic Rating ****

I really enjoy treasure hunts, and like treasure myself. I mean, who doesn't? Plus, this book has Frank and Joe on the case and their books are always very exciting.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

The Hardy Boys, The Wailing Siren Mystery

Title: The Wailing Siren Mystery
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Main Characters: Frank and Joe Hardy, Mr. Hardy, Chet, Biff, and Tony

Summary

Frank and Joe Hardy are at it again. Inside this mystery the Hardy boys sail out to sea in their boat, The Sleuth. They come upon a stolen wallet filled with money. The boys go to their father to find out if it has anything to do with his case. He said "yes" and told the boys they could help by going to North Woods to look for criminals. They find out Chet was carrying a truck with rifles for his uncle when they got stolen. They think the rifles are hidden in North Woods with the criminals. Read to find out if Frank and Joe Hardy can capture the criminals.

Kid Book Critic Rating ***

This book kept me awake because it was a great mystery, exciting and they kept on finding clues. They got closer and closer to solving their mystery which kept my nose in the book.


Sunday, January 13, 2008

The Hardy Boys, The House on the Cliff

Title: The Hardy Boys, The House on the Cliff
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Main Characters: Frank & Joe Hardy, Biff Hooper, Chet Mortorn

Summary

This book is about Frank, Joe and Biff, who are going on a camp out, when they discover smugglers are operating at the house on the cliff. They suspect Snattman, a professional smuggler. They also suspect a crazy old man, Captain Smith, who lives in a cave on the cliff. Read to find out if the Hardy's and their friends can capture the smugglers.

Kid Book Critic Rating ***

The House on the Cliff is like all the other Hardy Boys' books, adventurous, and a great mystery.

The Tower Treasure (The Hardy Boys)

Title:  The Hardy Boys, The Tower Treasure
Author:  Franklin W. Dixon
Main Characters:  Frank and Joe Hardy

Summary

This book is about Frank and Joe Hardy, who are detectives.  Their friend's Dad, Mr. Robinson, works at a mansion where the richest people in Bayport live.  The mansion gets robbed and the owner thinks the thief was Mr. Robinson.  Frank and Joe try to find the real thief because they know Mr. Robinson is innocent.  Read to find out who is the real thief.

Kid Book Critic Rating  ***

The Tower Treasure is very adventurous and mysterious.  If you like mysteries you should read this book.