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Aug 22, 2017
Fenton Hardy is a renowned detective and retired police officer. While in the force, he busted an incredible amount of criminals and solved countless crimes. Now retired, Fenton has passed his curiosity and interest in solving mysteries to his sons, Frank and Joe Hardy. They have been waiting patiently for their first mystery to solve to follow in their dad's footsteps, and the opportunity soon arises with the Tower Treasure Mystery. When a rich elder in their town loses valuables with no trace of the robber, it’s up to the Hardy boys to find the stolen items and bust the robber. The Hardy Boys is a renowned classical book series of mystery and adventure, and it is kicked off with a banger. In the Tower Treasure, the brothers are tasked with finding the robber who stole jewelry and bonds from the rich Mr. Applegate. Together, they need to investigate, find clues, and interrogate suspects to find the stolen things. This story is fast-paced and rather advanced, which makes it a good book for older children. Although, yet it is geared towards the older child, it can make anyone curl up with some cookies and a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy it to no end. I would rate this book 5/5 stars. Set in the late 1920s, it is perfect for anyone looking for that classical feel. Recommended: 🗹 - @TheAvidReader of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board Brothers Frank and Joe Hardy are two high school students from Bayport who want more than anything else to follow in the footsteps of their father Fenton Hardy, who is a famous detective. But things get a little out of hand when their best friend Chet Morton’s car is hijacked and a theft at the tower mansion puts their friend Peter Robinson on the suspect list. Will it be too much for them to handle? No! The Tower Treasure gives a colourful cast of characters such as Chet Morton, the self-absorbed and inexperienced Oscar Smuff, Hurd Applegate and the Hardy Family. It’s so wide, it’s hard to think there’s room left for any new characters in the next books. Franklin W. Dixon amazingly creates quick and smooth changes of humour from sadness to excitement to danger and seriousness to humour and back again, all when you least expect it. He describes Bayport and his main characters in depth without getting too dark. If you like Scooby-Doo, you’ll love the Hardy Boys. And this book says “where better to start than with their first stories?" - @R2-D2 of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library