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Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery — Content Guide for Parents

By Franklin W. DixonNational Geographic Books1943-01-01ISBN 9780448089225192 pages
Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery

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

About this book

Two unexplainable plane crashes near an airport on the East Coast plunge Frank and Joe Hardy into a bizarre case. From the moment Frank and Joe find a radioactive engine in an airplane junkyard, unexpected dangers strike like lightning. Despite the repeated attempts on their lives, the teenage detectives pursue their investigation, discovering two vital clues and others that provide the solution to one of the most baffling mysteries the boys and Mr. Hardy have ever encountered.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative involves two suspicious plane accidents, indicating a level of danger and potential violence. Additionally, the TV adaptation mentions tense and mild violence, such as characters being menaced but without graphic depictions. The story involves elements of danger and suspense, with references to characters facing threats. However, the overall tone is not described as excessively scary.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have violence?

    The narrative involves two suspicious plane accidents, indicating a level of danger and potential violence. Additionally, the TV adaptation mentions tense and mild violence, such as characters being menaced but without graphic depictions.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have scary content?

    The story involves elements of danger and suspense, with references to characters facing threats. However, the overall tone is not described as excessively scary.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for the book.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of racism or race as a central plot element in the search results for the book.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'The Flickering Torch Mystery'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are addressed in the search results for the book.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have sexual identity?

    The search results indicate that there is no sexual content in 'The Flickering Torch Mystery', with one source explicitly stating that there is nothing that should prevent children from reading it.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'The Flickering Torch Mystery'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 22: the Flickering Torch Mystery have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Flickering Torch Mystery'.