Mark on the Door (Hardy boys mystery stories / Franklin W Dixon) [Import] [Paperback]

Franklin W. Dixon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Armada Bks.; reprint edition (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0006912974
• ISBN-13: 978-0006912972
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Franklin W. 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.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Adventure, September 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mark on the Door (Hardy Boys, Book 13) (Paperback)

This review concerns the original 1934 edition. The search for a missing witness leads Frank, Joe and Mr. Hardy to Mexico. I'd more accurately give the book 3.5 stars. The book; although not quite as well written as earlier volumes, was loaded with action and adventure. Chapters 15-23 were very good; however the final two chapters were a major letdown, as the mystery was resolved much too soon. One thing that I did not like about the book was that after the first few of chapters, none of the Hardy's friends were included in the mystery. But still, it was a good book; definately worth reading.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Missing Cargo, September 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Mark on the Door (Hardy Boys, Book 13) (Hardcover)

Title: The Mark on the Door
Published By: Simon and Schuster
Date Released: 1995
Length: 175 pages
ISBN: 0-448-08913-0
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Price $2.00


"Frank spotted the tapered metal mast to starboard, generating a tiny wave as it moved through the water. `I see it now, Joe!' `Let's take a closer look!' His brother cried. Frank turned the wheel and advanced the throttle as they sped toward the periscope, but suddenly it sank beneath the waves." Have you ever read any of the Hardy Boys Books? If you haven't you don't know what you're missing. They are the best books ever published. They are a mysterious type of book. They put you right in the middle of the action.

My strongest reason for reading this book is because it has a problem that needs a solution. Every good book has a problem. In this case they need to find out what happened to the missing cargo. Did someone steal the cargo, or is it just been miss placed? You have to continue to read to see what really happens.

Another good reason for reading this book is because it has an interesting plot. Most good books have an Interesting plot. This book is about four young men investigating to find out what came about with the missing cargo. They go to Mazatlan, Mexico to speak with people who they think might have some information about the missing people and cargo. Part of what makes this book so interesting is not only the main problem, but the twists and turns along the way. It keeps you on your toes to keep reading.

In a similar fashion this was a good book because it has real life characters. You can picture these characters walking down a sidewalk talking in Downtown, Somerset. They are like normal people. We can relate to these characters.

You can relate to this book. These characters experience crime just as we do in our society today. The Hardy Boys are brave enough to go after the bad guys and try to solve the mystery just as our local law enforcement and detectives do today.

I would recommend this book to students in Middle School, male students because it is written for that age level and the main characters are boys. It would be too advance for Elementary students and not challenging enough for high schoolers. I think it is a great book because when you read it you feel like you are right in the middle of the action wondering what's going to happen next. I have read numerous Hardy Boy books and this is one of the best ones yet.

If you have not read any of the Hardy Boys books this is an excellent choice to start with, especially if you like mysteries. If you have read some of the series and you haven't read this particular one, I suggest you read it next. Why are you waiting? Read this book to find out just what happened to the missing cargo.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Mexican Adventure With The Hardy Boys, June 12, 2003

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HardyBoys.us (Long Island USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mark on the Door (Hardy Boys, Book 13) (Hardcover)

This review refers to the original 1934 version written by Leslie McFarlane.
The Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, along with their dad, Fenton, travel to Mexico to locate a missing witness in oil stock swindle.
Along the way, they rescue a kidnapped Mexican boy and get invited to his father's hacienda, where they meet a mysterious Yaqui Indian who aids them on their quest.
All the threads come together as the Boys and their father are captured by the murderous Vincenzo and his band of cut-throats.

There's plenty of action and adventure here as the Hardy Boys battle their way free and solve the case!