Publication Date: April 14, 2009 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Hardy Boys Graphic Novels (Papercutz Paperback) (Book 16)
Joe and Frank find themselves on the strangest bodyguard duty ever--protecting the five children of a visiting dignitary during a field trip to the National Library of Education in Washington, D.C. It might sound easy, but before this assignment is done, they’re going to need help from the most unexpected ally of all…their mom, librarian Laura Hardy!
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Fan favorite Scott Lobdell has written the best-selling X-Men comics for years among others and is a movie scriptwriter. He conceived the X-Men Spin-off series “Generation X” with Chris Bachalo.
Paulo Henrique Marcondes has been illustrating the Hardy Boys for Papercutz since issue eight with his dynamic, action-packed style.
This review is from: The Hardy Boys #16: Shhhhhh! (Hardy Boys Graphic Novels (Papercutz Paperback)) (Paperback)
"SHHHHHH" is installment #16 in the latest reincarnation of the Hardy Boys, a staple of adventure detective fiction for seveal generations of American grade school boys. The Hardy Boys are now available in this series of graphic novels, featuring exciting art works and new storylines.
As the story opens, brothers Frank and Joe are stuck helping their Aunt Trudy with a boring yard sale. However, when American Teens Against Crime (ATAC) notifies them of a new assignment, the boys have an out. Their job is to guard the three children of a visiting diplomat, present in the US to sign an important treaty. The boys take the children to the library as a way of hiding out. Unfortunately, the bad guys track them down in the stacks, and a deadly chase ensues. The story becomes even more complicated when the Hardy Boys have to hide their covert status from an inquisitive Aunt Trudy.
"SHHHHHH" manages to turn a library into a place of danger and excitement. It is highly recommended to fans of the Hardy Boys graphic novels.
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