The Hardy Boys Books

I thought this was an ok Hardy Boy book. It seemed like the beginning took up over half of the book. I thought it had an interesting theme, but it should have been developed a little more. Overall I liked the book, but it really needed a little more effort in establishing the plot to make it a 4 or 5 star book. But I do believe it was worth reading.

Frank Hardy is at a dance with his girlfriend Callie Shaw, dancing to a band, and a practical joke is played. Sneezing powder is placed in the air vent. Frank and Callie end up crashing their car along with many of the other party goers because of a trap in the road. They would soon find out that their night of trouble is not just vandalism. The rest of the book is solving the mystery of who was trying to hide Murder!!!

Diplomatic Deceit I just got done reading a great book.The book I read was Diplomatic Deceit by Franklin W. Dixon.

Diplomatic Deceit is a book about three friends Frank Hardy, Joe Hardy and Callie who go on a trip to meet a pen pal of Callie's.

The three friends went expecting a nice vacation and it turned out to be a total nightmare instead.

I thought that the plot was pretty weak as far as explaining where they were and what it was like.

Franklin W. Dixon's style of writing has a lot of interactions between charters and it also has a lot of actions.

I liked how the author (Franklin W. Dixon) kept the suspense up and didn't just give the ending of the mystery away instead he had a lot of little events adding up to the ending.

I feel that if you like mystery books that keep you out of your seat than you will love this book by Franklin W. Dixon who gives you the feel of a horrible nightmare.

Diplomatic Deceit I just got done reading a great book.The book I read was Diplomatic Deceit by Franklin W. Dixon.

Diplomatic Deceit is a book about three friends Frank Hardy, Joe Hardy and Callie who go on a trip to meet a pen pal of Callie's.

The three friends went expecting a nice vacation and it turned out to be a total nightmare instead.

I thought that the plot was pretty weak as far as explaining where they were and what it was like.

Franklin W. Dixon's style of writing has a lot of interactions between charters and it also has a lot of actions.

I liked how the author (Franklin W. Dixon) kept the suspense up and didn't just give the ending of the mystery away instead he had a lot of little events adding up to the ending.

I feel that if you like mystery books that keep you out of your seat than you will love this book by Franklin W. Dixon who gives you the feel of a horrible nightmare.

Let me first compliment Brenda Lange and Kyle Zimmer on their attempts to disseminate information regarding this prolific, yet virtually unknown, creator and writer of the some of the world's best known juvenile book series. I encourage its inclusion in any reader's collection on the history of juvenile literature and give this aspect of the book, four stars.

However, it is a shame that these authors did not consult Edward Stratemeyer's family or more fully use the considerable knowledge of Syndicate researcher, James Keeline, for their book's research. For this reason, I had to exclude one star from my review. Stratemeyer Syndicate ghost writer Leslie McFarlane's biography and many previously published Syndicate history offerings were a poor resource as they contain many inaccuracies in their data and their personal depictions of Edward Stratemeyer. McFarlane never met Edward personally or even spoke to him on the phone. I am somewhat dismayed at this published repetition of this aspect of such inadequately researched Syndicate material.

Clearly, the full and completely accurate story of Edward Stratemeyer will still have to wait for the comprehensive book my sister and I are writing about the personal history of our great-grandfather, and James Keeline's study of this incredible man and his writing syndicate.

Chelsea House's "Who Wrote That?" biography series features the lives of authors familiar to young adults. They won't recognize the name Edward Stratemeyer right off the bat, though. He began as a writer in his own right and gradually became the driving force behind the publication of a myriad of mystery series aimed at teenagers in the early 1900s. Among his most popular character-creations were the Rover Boys, Tom Swift, the Bobbsey Twins, the Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew. While he outlined the plots, a variety of individuals in his "Stratemeyer Snydicate" actually penned the texts.

Not much is known about Stratemeyer's personal life, so a large portion of this volume is spent in focus on the series books themselves. Lange includes quotes from some of the "real" authors who had initially agreed to Stratemeyer's silent ghostwriter rule. She also summarizes research about the series' popularity over the years and how they were the right publications for the right audience at the right time. For example, the fictional depiction of independent young females like Nancy Drew gave credence to the real-life feminism of the day.

Diehard fans of all ages may find it disconcerting to learn that no Carolyn Keene or Franklin W. Dixon exist. While that knowledge might take away some of the magic and appeal of the titles, it also serves as proof of the success of such a publishing endeavor. Equally disturbing may be the fact that our heroes are all pretty old: Frank and Joe Hardy and Nancy Drew first showed up in print in the 1930s, and the Bobbsey Twins appeared in 1904! And yet they endure and remain among the classics of children's literature.

When I read The Mystery of the Black Rhino, I felt like I was in Africa myself. I even enjoyed getting there. The beginning was so exciting. I could just see Frank and Joe trying to keep that airplane from crashing! Way to go, Hardy Boys! There was a lot of important information in this book, too, about how we should all try to save the wild animals of Africa. I'd like to see another book about the Hardy Boys in Africa

"The Mystery of the Black Rhino" takes the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, to Africa where they get involved in smashing an international poaching scheme.
The story lags in the beginning, especially in a ludicrous subplot which has the Boys saving an airliner from crashing.
Once they get to Nairobi, the action is non-stop and carries the reader right along to the rather disappointing and predictable climax.
In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting.

Bayport's newest martial arts school is being bullied by a gang. Sound kind of like The Karate Kid? It's not.

Very good book! It has a lot of suspense! Any Hardy Boy lover would love it!

A review by Manch
Frank and Joe Hardy two 17-year-old detectives take a short summer break to L.A. They tan on the beach, play in the sand with friends, and see the number one hit band "The Funky Four." Brian Beat, Jason McDermott, T.J. Eckert, and Terry Solinsky the four in the band perform their best selling hit in front of a packed auditorium filled with screaming fans. As they are partway through with the song a stage light falls from the ceiling and missing him by only inches.

The story unfolds through out the book leaving you hanging at spots were you can't put it down till you find out what is going to happen next. This is one of the best attributes that Franklin W. Dixon has in his Hardy Boys series. Frank and Joe definitely fit the roles give to them not only with the detective work but also as a 17 year old boy that loves to have fun and spend quality time with his friends and so called idols of that time period or setting in the book. Franklin makes these books easy to understand and get a good hold of the characters and their personalities, with one being a jokester and another being more serious and gets the job done when needed. With this story line you are able to some what predict what the ending is going to be. Then right in the middle of when you thought it was right and you can put the book down a curve ball gets sent right in and you have no clue to what is coming next. The book takes you up and down in places that can be boring and others that are awesome in the approximate 150 pages.

If you have definitely read the Hardy Boys before and have a good grip on what they are like and know what to expect this is one you could skip. If you enjoy the mountain or rural adventure of Franklin's books this does not hit par. As for the people that enjoy city adventure, which I tend to dislike, I will recommend this book to you. Good luck reading and hope you in joy this book.

Frank and Joe Hardy go to California on vacation. They go to a concert of the Funky Four.During one of their songs a spotlight falls down in front of the star singer Brian Beat,so the concert has to be stopped.After the concert Frank and Joe go to a arcade,a suspiscioucs looking person comes by,his hat falls off...Brian Beat! But all of a sudden he get's mobbed,but Frank and Joe save him from the mob of people. Brian decides to have Frank and Joe be his bodygaurds.But the there are attacks on Brian's life can the Hardy Boys stop this viscious villiain??????

Frank's high school trivia team makes the championships, and just then the show's host turns up missing. How likely is that? Other than that, this is a good kids book.

This is a great Hardy Boys book! In it, they're trying to find a talk show host who's been kidnapped. In the process, these friends of theirs are convinced that an exec at the TV station is responsible for the kidnapping, and keep trying to spy on him! :-) It's great! You will not regret buying this book! It even inspired three original characters of my own!

Okay, so basically Chet's new awesome car is stolen and when Chet tries to get it back he gets kidnapped! This was actually my first Casefiles book, but I don't suggest it to be anyone elses. There was action, but there was nothing mind blowing to me. Only read it if you really are hooked on the series

It's not the first time this has happened to Chet Morton, but that doesn't make much difference. Can the Hardys save their friend? Read this Hardy Boys book and find out. I think this is a good book for anyonf from the age of 9 to 13.

I have a 14 year old son who hates to read however these graphic novels have actualy gotten him reading something! Do not expect to see the young Hardy Boys from your youth as these two are now "spies" and having all kind of adventures around the world but still a great read and even the "manga" style of art is not distracting. High reccomend for any young boy.

Not review related: I'M NOT A KID. I'm a tween. Review: This book was alright. I'm a huge Joe fan but the cover is deceiving. I honestly don't think that the Graphic Novels really have the same finesse as the other Hardy Boys since all the ones I've read haven't exactly wowed me (and I've read 1-9 and 11) but still, it's a pretty good book.

Arsonists start burning down warehouses. Right after the Hardys become volunteer firefighters. A good kids book, I guess.

I liked this book. It took me two days to read this. I liked how it had unexpected turns like when the apartment building colla pises when the Hardys try find out how their friend Kevin got fired from the apartment as Super. I liked the beginning when they chase the blue car after checking the first warehouse. It was a good book so I can't spill the beans.