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The Haunted Fort (Hardy Boys, Book 44) Paperback – December 1, 1964

by Franklin W. Dixon (Author), R. H. Tandy (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 476 ratings
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A long-distance telephone call from Chet Morton’s uncle summons Frank and Joe Hardy and their staunch pal Chet to a summer art school, located near old Fort Senandaga which is reputed to be inhabited by a ghost. The young detectives’ assignment: recover two famous oil paintings stolen from the valuable Prisoner-Painter collection owned by Jefferson Davenport. Mr. Davenport reveals that one of the famous pictures contains a clue to the hiding place of a priceless gold chain. Vicious threats and deadly traps beset Frank, Joe, and Chet as they search for clues to the stolen paintings and the gold treasure – a search that is complicated by the stormy feud between an Englishman and a Frenchman over the military history of the ancient fort.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 42 of 115
    The Hardy Boys
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    730L
  7. Dimensions
    7.64 x 5.08 x 0.52 inches
  8. Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
  9. Publication date
    December 1, 1964
  10. ISBN-10
    0448089440
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0448089447
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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; First Edition (December 1, 1964)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448089440
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448089447
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 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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Jay-man
5.0 out of 5 stars A Summer Ruse
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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I bought 4 books of The Hardy Boys series to introduce my 8 year old grandson in reading something in addition to Star Wars weapons manuals and Minecraft. I didn't realize that many of the words would be beyond the vocabulary of your average 8-year-old child. However, the title, The Haunted Fort, intrigued him so I am reading it to him. I explain or define any words or concepts with which he isn't familiar...this slows down the progress we make through the plot, but also becomes an excellent tool for expanding his vocabulary. We have read a couple chapters each night before bed...it keeps him eager for the next night's installment and prolongs the time before "lights out." Not a bad "educational tool" for summer vacation!
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Lonnie E. Holder
4.0 out of 5 stars What is the Secret of Senandaga Fort?
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2006
This book is the 44th book in the original Hardy Boys series. This book follows "The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior." The next book in the series is "The Mystery of the Spiral Bridge."

The Hardy Boys travel to the Millwood Art School to solve the theft of two paintings from the Prisoner-Painter collection of millionaire Jefferson Davenport. The paintings are of nearby Fort Senandaga, where the Prisoner-Painter was held for some time.

Crumbling fort Senandaga is the source of several mysteries. A historical mystery is the source of contention between two of the characters in this story. There is also the mystery of a valuable chain of gold created by a commander of the fort. Is the chain a myth, or is it real? If it was real, does it remain hidden near the fort? There seem to be those who believe that the chain is real, for someone continues to steal Prisoner-Painter paintings and their frames, attacking those that stand in their way.

During their investigation, Chet Morton, Frank and Joe Hardy encounter a lake monster, a ghost floating over the water, saboteurs of various ilks, secret tunnels, and much more. This story has a good amount of action, surprises and mystery.

This book seemed to be much better than the previous two books in this series. There was a good sense of adventure and the boys met with real danger several times. Indeed, many of the characters in this story were attacked. In one case, Chet's car rolled down a steep hill in a foul trick that could have killed all three boys. The action was spaced nicely and there was a good mystery. I would recommend this book to a first time Hardy Boys reader. Fans of the Hardy Boys series will find this book to be of quality similar to the first books in the series.

The publisher recommends the Hardy Boys series for ages 8 to 12 because the series is relatively tame for the previous target audience of ages 10 to 14. This particular book is a very good fit for the new age range. Though the Hardy Boys series contains archaic information, as reading material for an increasingly younger audience they are fine. Once a child has reached age 12 or so the stories may be of less interest, but given the combination of mystery and action, these books remain good safe choices for parents who want to know what their children are reading.
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Karena1971
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so glad Hardy Boys are still available
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
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Classic book! I'm so glad Hardy Boys are still available!
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momtotwo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014
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For my 10 year old daughter she loved it. This book is related to The Indian in the Cupboard and she was reading that with her class.
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Jean M Prince
5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
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This book was awsome I'm 10 and read pretty hard books this hardy boys keeped me on the
ege of my seat
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Brody Snipes
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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Very well written and a good read for kids and I would recommend it to many people that like mysteries.
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Thompsonclan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2013
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This was a very good book for older kids .because some of the words are hard to understand I loved this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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