The Hardy Boys #7: The Secret of the Caves

by Franklin W. Dixon

Hardcover, 1992

Status

Available

Local notes

Fic Dix

Barcode

142

Collection

Genres

Publication

Grosset & Dunlap (1929), 180 pages

Description

As Frank and Joe investigate the mysterious disappearance of a college professor, they stumble upon a baffling secret in a complex network of caves.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1929
1965 (revised)

Physical description

180 p.; 5 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member padame
Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then their pal Chet Morton, with his new metal; detector, and buddy Biff Hooper, turn up a clue that sends the
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young detectives on an exciting search in another direction—to the Honeycomb Cave, on the seacoast. A hot-tempered hermit who considers the caves his private domain complicates this seacoast mystery and challenges every sleuthing skill Frank and Joe possess.
The case that their famous detective father is working on suspected sabotage at the new radar station near the Hardy’s home town of Bayport further complicates the mystery, which grows more baffling with every chapter.
After many dangerous encounters, including a nearly disasters patrol on the stormy ocean, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight in one of the craggy caverns along the seacoast. In the brilliant white glare of the searchlight, the startling secret of the caves is dramatically revealed.
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LibraryThing member jeffome
Another enjoyable adventure with the eternal high school summer livers, the Hardy Boys. This one sprawled out more than normal. There is the normal un-believe-ability of the fearlessness of this dynamic duo and their friends. ( I'd never send my friends to try to get jobs in a restaurant with
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sketchy foreigners thought to be up to no good....but they all think it is a great idea!) The cars of these guys get put through the wringer this time too, not to mention the boathouse. But at the risk of being a spoiler, the entire Bayport area is safer because of the Hardy Boys! Many more to go, and i can't wait!
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LibraryThing member justagirlwithabook
I absolutely loved Nancy Drew growing up. This was a series I latched on to for dear life and never let go. So after my obsession with Nancy Drew started to dwindle (mostly because I had read all the ones I could get my hands on), I moved on to The Hardy Boys because that was the natural next step,
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duh. Love the Hardy Boys (though they weren't quite as amazing and Nancy Drew and her friends).
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Lexile

700L

Pages

180

Rating

(100 ratings; 3.4)
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