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The Twisted Claw (Hardy Boys #18) Hardcover – March 1, 1939

by Franklin W. Dixon (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 276 ratings
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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 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.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 16 of 115
    The Hardy Boys
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    610L
  7. Dimensions
    7.76 x 5.08 x 0.52 inches
  8. Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
  9. Publication date
    March 1, 1939
  10. ISBN-10
    9780448089188
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0448089188
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Millions of young readers have teamed up with the Hardy Boys, helping them in their quest to bring criminals to justice. Be a part of the fun! Start your collection of original hardcover Hardy Boys Mysteries today!

About the Author

Franklin W. Dixon is a pen name used by a variety of authors writing for the classic series, The Hardy Boys. The first and most well-known "Franklin W. Dixon" was Leslie McFarlane, a Canadian author who contributed 19 of the first 25 books in the series. Other writers who have adopted the pseudonym include Christopher Lampton, John Button, Amy McFarlane, and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0448089181
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grosset & Dunlap (March 1, 1939)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780448089188
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448089188
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 610L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.52 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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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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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Nathan A. Pennell
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Hardy Boys Book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020
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This was a great Hardy Boys book, like every book in the series is. It had a very interesting plot line, and a whole new set of challenges for Frank and Joe to solve. I really enjoyed this book, and anyone who loves mysteries probably will too.
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Ryan P. Landis
5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of my seat!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
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Got this book and loved the cliff hanging suspense! I would recommend this book for any one who likes mystery stories!!! I personally think it should be only for ages 8 and up. it is hard to understand if your younger.
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Loving Life More
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Plot - The Settings are Super
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018
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Still one of my favorite of the Hardy Boys books after over 45 years of reading them. The Kindle version is nice. I plan on getting as many of the books as I can afford so I no longer have to carry them around in a box.
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LJM
4.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery story, terrible writing, as usual with the Hardy Boys.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
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This is an old-fashioned mystery story written by a less-than-artful author who manages to keep the suspense high enough for my 8-year old grandson to stay interested. In fact, the writing is awful, but the 8-year old mind is not so demanding. If you are a grandfather and want to have some very light fun with the grandkids, this might suit you. Don't expect it will teach the little ones anything about writing in the English language!
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Annabelle
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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I chose this rating because I love The Twisted Claw. I listened to it once on talking book and it was awesome. I like the fact that it has to do with museums. I don't know who I would recommend this product to.
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Linda Conley
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these books
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
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I love these books. Read them as a young boy. I'm now in my 60's and I'm enjoying reading them again.
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Victoria Pace
5.0 out of 5 stars Hardy Boys The Twisted Claw
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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I read to my disabled grandson and he has developed a definite liking for the Hardy Boys. We are trying to acquire the whole set, a few books at a time.
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Kim Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book. He would the entire ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2014
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My son loves this book. He would the entire collection if he could get it. It's adventurous and keeps you interested.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2018
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Good!
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Sanjay MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book to read
Reviewed in India on December 23, 2019
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Very intersting book to read
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mr joseph heller
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Hardy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2013
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One of my kids got hooked on the Hardy Boys, passed it onto the next, and I have three children (plus myself) who must read every Hardy Boys book. This one was no exception. A very entertaining and page-turning novel.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2018
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Purchased as a gift
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David Mulhall-Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2015
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Great condition as advertised.
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