Book details
The Twisted Claw
Description
Frank and Joe Hardy are undercover detectives who help stop a gang of smugglers from carrying out a mysterious mission, but the smugglers fight back. A series of museum thefts launch the Hardy Boys on this baffling mystery. Rare collections of ancient pirate treasure are being stolen, so Frank and Joe are asked to stake out the museum to catch the thieves in the act. They are also asked to stake out the Black Parrot, a suspicious freighter docked in Bayport Harbor. This whirlwind chase after a self-styled pirate king in the Caribbean stronghold of the Empire of the Twisted Claw makes a gripping tale of suspense and high adventure.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#18
Why to read
- It's a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- The Hardy Boys series is a classic that has stood the test of time.
- The story is filled with mystery and suspense, keeping readers engaged.
- It offers a good opportunity to develop vocabulary and analytical thinking skills.