Hunting for Hidden Gold
Hunting for Hidden Gold
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureMontana • 1920s
2003
YA
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon, individuals Frank and Joe Hardy assist their father, Fenton Hardy, in solving a mystery involving a treasure linked to an old map. They encounter various challenges and adversaries while exploring the rugged Montana wilderness in their quest to locate and secure the hidden gold.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Exciting
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon is praised for its engaging plot and quick pacing, keeping readers, especially young audiences, on edge. Critics commend its adventurous elements, though some note predictable outcomes and simplistic character development. Perfect for Hardy Boys fans, but may lack depth for mature readers.
Who Should Read Hunting for Hidden Gold?
A reader who enjoys Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon likely appreciates classic, adventurous mystery series like The Hardy Boys or The Adventures of Tintin. Fans of sleuthing tales filled with suspense and youthful courage will find this book engaging and reminiscent of Nancy Drew stories.
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Hunting for Hidden Gold is the fifth book in the original Hardy Boys series, which was created by Edward Stratemeyer and published under the pen name Franklin W. Dixon.
The book was first published in 1928 and was later revised and re-released in 1963 to align with the rest of the series' updates in style and content.
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The Hardy Boys series, including Hunting for Hidden Gold, was initially criticized for its simplistic writing style but has remained popular over decades for its engaging mysteries.
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureMontana • 1920s
2003
YA
8-12 years
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