A special treat for Hardy Boys fans! The first six books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. Titles included are #1 The Tower Treasure, #2 The House on the Cliff, #3 The Secret of the Old Mill, #4 The Missing Chums, #5 Hunting for Hidden Gold, and #6 The Shore Road Mystery.
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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.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I can recall reading my first Hardy Boys mystery at 8-years of age... 58-years ago... that first book was "The Sinister Sign Post." I would read the Hardy adventures late at night, under the covers, with a flashlight. My dad would get very annoyed as any time he needed the flashlight the batteries were dead.
My parents, in buying these books for me, gave me the greatest gift I have ever received. Because of the Hardy Boys I became an inveterate reader. And because of that, it made my way through elementary school, high school and college much, much easier.
One thing, not so positive, should be pointed out however. The stories published in the 50's and early 60's were rich in language... some of the words were not easy for a snot-nosed kid. So much the better, my vocabulary was greatly improved. But the current books have been dumbed-down something terrific. If you doubt that go to a used book store and find a Hardy Boys mystery that was published in say... 1955 and compare that to a same titled current book. The difference is amazing... alas.
L.C. Robinson
My parents, in buying these books for me, gave me the greatest gift I have ever received. Because of the Hardy Boys I became an inveterate reader. And because of that, it made my way through elementary school, high school and college much, much easier.
One thing, not so positive, should be pointed out however. The stories published in the 50's and early 60's were rich in language... some of the words were not easy for a snot-nosed kid. So much the better, my vocabulary was greatly improved. But the current books have been dumbed-down something terrific. If you doubt that go to a used book store and find a Hardy Boys mystery that was published in say... 1955 and compare that to a same titled current book. The difference is amazing... alas.
L.C. Robinson
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By gmafitz
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We ordered this set for our 8 year old grandson's birthday. We can hardly wait for him to open it on April 6th. Both of us read these books as children and loved them. They arrived quickly and were pre-wrapped in plastic, we have to wait to see the inside also.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By JBae
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this book set to give as a Christmas gift, but what I received was not a complete set. There were 5 books, but 2 were the same. I didn't have time to exchange it so I had to open the set and make due with 4 books. The books themselves were nice though, so it was still a nice gift. If I had more time, I would have exchanged it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Introducing Hardy Boys to my six year old
I love reading these books at nights. My six year old loves Frank and Joe. He really gets into the stories.
Published 29 days ago by Janet
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as described
This starter set was supposed to come with 6 books, but only came with 5. I didn't even notice until I went to order more after my son finished and realized it ... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gina
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only 5 books in set
It is described as having the first 6 books in the set and there are only 5 in the set
Published 2 months ago by Jackie
4.0 out of 5 stars
gift for a boy who wasn't reading
a friend of mine was worried about her son who did not read and when i saw the starter set of the hardy boy, i thought it might work so i got it and the boy has been reading them. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Kurta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Set and High Quality
Growing up reading the Hardy Boys, I wanted my 9 year old son to have the same experience.
He resisted at first but quickly became hooked and now is a big fan. Read more
He resisted at first but quickly became hooked and now is a big fan. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Frank M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
reading books
We purched these for a grand-daughter as a gift. she loves to read and has been able to read from a early age. These mystery books she loves.
Published 2 months ago by Freida C. Hickman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
This arrived as expected, but one thing was disappointing. I only received five books when the order was for six. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Terry Foley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Starter Set
Good Starter Set my brohter use to read these books to me as a kid and we have have started our kids reading these books to each other. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Aileen Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome set of books
I bought these as a Christmas present for my son, he is not a big reader but he has enjoyed these books.
Published 3 months ago by Dalia
5.0 out of 5 stars
For 12 yr old Grand
This was a flashback as a grandparent. Am hopeing that 12 year old grandson enjoyes them as much as I. Nice set.
Published 4 months ago by irises
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