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The Phantom Freighter (The Hardy Boys, No. 26) Hardcover – Illustrated, January 1, 1947

by Franklin W. Dixon (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 173 ratings
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When eccentric Thaddeus McClintock invites Frank and Joe Hardy to accompany him on a sea voyage, the teenage investigators become entangled in a web of mystery. Who is trying to block the three from securing reservation on freighter ships that carry passengers? The determined efforts of Frank and Joe lead to a hazardous game of wits with a ring of slippery smugglers and to a dramatic confrontation on the high seas. Here is an exciting, action-filled mystery that will keep the reader on edge with suspense.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 24 of 115
    The Hardy Boys
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    670L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 5.43 x 0.46 inches
  8. Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
  9. Publication date
    January 1, 1947
  10. ISBN-10
    0448089262
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0448089263
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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grosset & Dunlap; Revised edition (January 1, 1947)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448089262
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448089263
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 670L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.46 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
4.7 out of 5
173 global ratings

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Amy Koci
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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Old fashioned fun! Not weird new-age stuff
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Annabelle
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014
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I chose this rating because I love The Phantom Freighter. I listened to it on talking book and it was awesome. I like the fact that Frank and Joe get to ride on a freighter. I don't know who I would recommend this product to.
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Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventurous
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
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Kept me at the edge of seat
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Miss Lemon
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, As Always
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013
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From all the reviews I've read, this book got a bum rap no matter who the writer was, male or female. I enjoyed this story. Yes, the client Mr. McClintock seemed hard to please and obstinate, but there is a reason for this which the reader learns later in the book. There seemed to be several things going on at once, which is not uncommon in the Hardy Boys series, but it all comes together in time. There may not have been tons of fighting and bloodshed, but so what? The story held it's own without it. Not to say there was no action here, there is, and it definitely has it's thrills. As for no interaction between the criminals and the Phantom Freighter, the criminals are the ones running the ship, hello! This story shows the differences in how the boys think and what actions their own personal style leads to. Joe, ready for instant action, Frank, more likely to think before acting.(this shows well in chapter 20, page 170). Yet the two brothers work together like well oiled machinery. The ending of the story is good, I like the way the author brings the ends together and makes sense of the whole mystery. If the writer did leave his wife to finish writing this story as is stated in another review, than they made a very good team, hats off to both writers! Don't be afraid to read and enjoy #26 in this series because of a few bad reviews, judge for yourself. These stories were written to entertain the young mystery fan, and they do that very well, so well in fact that I'm willing to bet many of their biggest fans are "more mature" mystery fans! How wonderful to have a mystery series that is as family friendly as this one is.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Phantom Freighter
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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I liked this book because I've read one through twenty six i love the books and will recommend them to all
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mathcrazy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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My grandson loves this series.
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PAL
5.0 out of 5 stars The Phantom Freighter
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2009
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I love all Hardy Boy Books, they are filled with great adventure and are all very fun to read.
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Matt Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars the phantom freighter 26
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
it was good i loved it so much that i want to read it again and again so i rated it a five star because it was very very good.
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VANITHA C SUTHERSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery on land and sea.
Reviewed in India on July 2, 2023
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Mystery and adventure involving parcels and strange freighters.
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JM 1
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2018
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Excellent storyline from the hardy boys
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