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Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow — Content Guide for Parents

By Franklin W. DixonNational Geographic Books1953-01-01ISBN 9780448089324192 pages
Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow

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

About this book

When a man selling leather goods door-to-door steals the key to their detective father’s file cabinet, Frank and Joe Hardy set out to track him down. An odd mark on a key case which the man sold to their mother leads the teenage sleuths to an Indian village, whose chiefs begs them to help him find valuable tribal possessions and the deed for his land. How Frank and Joe find the missing deed and Ramapan treasures, how they prevent the phony leather-goods salesman from carrying out a ruthless scheme and how they help their father solve the top-secret case he is working on for the U.S. government makes exciting reading for all fans of the Hardy boys.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative involves dangerous situations where the Hardy Boys are encouraged into risky scenarios, including encounters with men who have a history of violence. The story hints at past violent events, including murder. The story involves elements that could be considered scary, such as the boys dealing with dangerous individuals and the violent past of their mother, which may create a tense atmosphere.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have violence?

    The narrative involves dangerous situations where the Hardy Boys are encouraged into risky scenarios, including encounters with men who have a history of violence. The story hints at past violent events, including murder.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have scary content?

    The story involves elements that could be considered scary, such as the boys dealing with dangerous individuals and the violent past of their mother, which may create a tense atmosphere.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the narrative of 'The Crisscross Shadow'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have racial/cultural content?

    The plot includes a Native American tribe and references to land deeds related to them, indicating a theme involving race and indigenous rights.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results related to 'The Crisscross Shadow'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results related to 'The Crisscross Shadow'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results related to 'The Crisscross Shadow'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have gender roles?

    No explicit gender roles or themes detected in the narrative of 'The Crisscross Shadow'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 32: the Crisscross Shadow have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to 'The Crisscross Shadow'.