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Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent — Content Guide for Parents

By Franklin W. DixonPenguin Young Readers Group1974-01-01ISBN 9780448089539192 pages
Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Why is a wealthy sportsman so frightened by the serpent design on a mysterious balloon that he begs Frank and Joe Hardy to protect him? And who stole the ancient life-size chess king which is to be presented to the winner of the world chess championship? Targets of diabolical enemies, Frank and Joe find a clue that leads them across the Pacific to Hong Kong to help the police smash an international criminal organization.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as a character being shot and a boat explosion, indicating a moderate level of violence. The book contains scary elements, such as a violent death and threats to characters, which may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as a character being shot and a boat explosion, indicating a moderate level of violence.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have scary content?

    The book contains scary elements, such as a violent death and threats to characters, which may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative includes elements of casual racism, as noted in a review, indicating that race is a theme in the book.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the narrative of 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results for 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender are mentioned in the search results for 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.

  • Does Hardy Boys 53: the Clue of the Hissing Serpent have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Clue of the Hissing Serpent'.