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Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express — Content Guide for Parents

By Franklin W. DixonNational Geographic Books1941-01-01ISBN 9780448089201192 pages
Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A sleek new hydrofoil is scheduled to start ferrying passengers between Bayport and Cape Cutlass. But business enemies of the hydrofoil owner have stirred up a hornets’ nest of violent opposition among small boat owners. Fearing sabotage, he begs Frank and Joe Hardy to guard the Flying Express on her maiden trip. Startling developments plunge the teenage detectives into a dangerous chase by sea, air, and land in pursuit of a gang of hardened criminals who operate by the signs of the Zodiac. Tension mounts when the Flying Express vanishes – and so does Sam Radley, Mr. Hardy’s skilled operative. Peril stalks Frank and Joe’s every moves as they hunt down the terrifying gangleader Zodiac Zig and his vicious henchmen.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express have violence?

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  • Does Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express have scary content?

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  • Does Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express have religious themes?

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  • Does Hardy Boys 20: Mystery of the Flying Express have racial/cultural content?

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