The hardy boys are brother amateur detectives, aspiring to follow in their famous fathers footsteps. Frank hardy is the elder of the two and has dark hair. The hardy boys book series 58 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. I have some of the series, but not all of them especially not the paperback ones, and id like to know if i can read them while skipping lots of the books. It features the hardy boys, frank and joe, as gradeschool detectives. Hardy boys mystery stories series in order franklin w. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color images of the cover art for all series.
Also known or published as the hardy boys mystery stories author. The hardy boys, frank and joe hardy, are fictional characters who appear in several mystery series for children and teens. Hardy boys undercover brothers killer mystery trilogy by franklin w. The hardy boys book list in publication order kids book series.
The complete series list for hardy boys adventures franklin w. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank and joes daring capers. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The two boys live in the fictional city of bayport on barmet bay with their. This is one of my surviving hardy boys books most were lost in a basement flood years ago. Readers can help solve each case as well with an interactive, reproducible page in each book. This series was a crossover series featuring nancy drew and the hardy boys. Like the nancy drew series, the characters were created by edward stratemeyer for his book packaging company stratemeyer syndicate and were all ghost written under the pen name franklin w.
Its five times the mysteriesand five time the funwith this paperback boxed set of the hardy boys secret files adventures. Paperback order in the next 1 hours 19 minutes and get it by wednesday, april 01. In the hardy boys casefiles first book, dead on target, she is killed by a car bomb meant for frank and joe. From 2010 to 2015, frank age 8 and joe hardy 7 solved cases in this chapter book series for younger readers, similar to the thencurrent nancy drew clue crew books. Order of nancy drew books nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. See the complete hardy boys adventures series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The quiz will cover specifics like the author of 19 of the first batch of books in the series and the. A treacherous tide 21 hardy boys adventures go to book.
The classic boy detectives by frank dixoni read all of them in my younger years, one i ran out of nancy drew books. The hardy boys mystery stories refer to the 58 volumes published by grosset and dunlap from 1927 to 1978, as well as the detective handbook. The hardy boys mystery stories 158 the creative archive. The knotty nostalgia of the hardy boys series the atlantic. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers. This series rebooted in 2016 as the hardy boys clue book series. There is very little redeeming about the book its not a great literary work, it has a horribly outdated and offensive view of women and minorities. The interesting thing about the hardy boys is that the writing style has changed over. However, iola appears in the original continuity books which ran during and long after the casefiles series had ended.
The complete series list for hardy boys mystery stories franklin w. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series has sold over 70 million copies and continues to grow as new generations discover frank and. The lazarus plot hardy boys casefiles, case 4 by dixon, franklin w. For many collectors, these are the true hardy boys books. Since 1996, the hardy boys unofficial home page has been the premier spot on the internet for adult collectors and fans of the hardy boys mystery books by franklin w. Did their original author hide secret jokes inside the famous childrens detective books. Join detective brothers frank and joe hardy as they solve mysteries around bayport. They all focus on the hardy brothers, frank and joe. Thats the collective pseudonym of the stable of ghostwriters assembled by the publishing tycoon edward stratemeyer to crank out hardy boys books for his stratemeyer syndicate, as his book. Counterparts to the tom swift character and series are later stratemeyer creations, the hardy boys and nancy drew. The hardy boys have been americas favorite detective duo for over 75 years.
Dixon began the hardy boys series in 1927 with the novel the tower treasure. Publication order of nancy drewhardy boys super mystery books. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors leslie mcfarlane, a canadian author being the first who wrote the hardy boys novels. Hardy s investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, frank and joe witness an explosion in the sky near. This is a list of all hardy boys books published, by series. Jan 27, 2019 thats the collective pseudonym of the stable of ghostwriters assembled by the publishing tycoon edward stratemeyer to crank out hardy boys books for his stratemeyer syndicate, as his book. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Dixon first published in 1927, the hardy boys series has sold over 70 million copies and continues to grow as new generations discover frank and joes daring capers. The links beside each book title will take you to amazon, who i feel are the best online retailer for books where you can read more about the book, or purchase it. The black echo 1992 the black ice 1993 the concrete blonde 1994 the last coyote 1995 trunk music 1997 angels flight 1999 a darkness more than night 2001 city of bones 2002 lost light 2003 the narrows 2004 sequel to. The hardy boys audiobooks listen to the full series. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive hardy boys collection. It was careening from side to side on the narrow road.
All books are credited to the pseudonym victor appleton or, in the case of the tom swift, jr. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color. Dixons books in order of when they were first released. In the shore road mystery, the sixth book in the incredibly popular. Both titles under the nancy drew picture book banner were illustrated picture books aimed at younger readers. Answer questions on the hardy boys series to find out how much you know about these books. It is in this section where you can find links to each series of books from which you can find each hardy boys book in the order it was published in the united states. Reading the hardy boys books, despite their many flaws the. Dixons hardy boys books in order of when they were originally published.
The nancy drew sleuth book contained short stories that involved nancy teaching a group of younger girls how she solves her mysteries, and gives lessons to the reader on the techniques used. Reading the hardy boys books, despite their many flaws. The hardy boys books are a bunch of mystery novels, written by franklin w. Please note that as an amazon associate, i earn money from qualifying purchases. Order in the next 21 hours 25 minutes and get it by wednesday, november 20. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew, but also the hardy boys, tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys. Dixon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Started as a way to idle away time, edward stratemeyer came up with a magnificent group of childrens mystery stories. In the secret of the caves, the seventh book in the incredibly. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of. By continuing to use our website you agree to our use of cookies. In any case, their long history means that theres a lot to say about them. The hardy boys have been invited to attend the bayport motor speedway to testdrive the prototype of a worldclass sports car.
Hardy boys complete series set, books 166 dixon, franklin w. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Welcome to the hardy boys encyclopedia series list page. The hardy boys is a series that has spanned generations of readers.
See the complete the hardy boys casefiles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The series ran from 1927 to 2005 and comprises 190 volumes, although some consider only the first 58 volumes of this series to be part of the hardy boys canon. Three new titles are published yearly as paperback books and ebooks. The first three volumes of the series were released as a breeder set in midmay 1927. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Camped out in the maine woods, the hardy boys get more. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Shop for hardy boys mysteries books online at target. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by ar level. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The longestrunning series of books to feature the hardy boys is the hardy boys mystery stories, sometimes also called the hardy boys mysteries. In his diaries, my father talks about having to write another of those cursed books, the authors son told one interviewer, in order to e. When theres trouble brewing in bayport, brothers frank and joe hardy are the goto guys for solving cases. Find the complete the hardy boys book series listed in order. The hardy boys is a series of childrens mystery novels written under the. Help crack the first five cases in the hardy boys chapter book series. Hardys investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, frank and joe witness an explosion in the sky near. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Dixon became a published author in 1927 with the novel the tower treasure, written by leslie mcfarlane. The hardy boys adventures book series by multiple authors includes books secret of the red arrow, mystery of the phantom heist, the vanishing game, and several more. Dixon and debuted in 1927, feature suspenseful titles such as what happened at midnight, footprints under the window, and the haunted fort. The books in this series were published between 1988 and 1998. Perfect gift to introduce new readers to series, as well as fans looking for a beautiful collectible of these beloved classics. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of tales to the delight of millions of mystery lovers.