Franklin w dixon suspecting that their friend has been swindled, the hardy brothers investigate and find themselves on the trail of a much larger criminal operation involving the theft of an ancient seneca artifact. The boys also investigate the theft of an important seneca indian relic, the spoon mouth mask, which was made from some melted coins. The melted coins is the 23rd book in the hardy boys series of mystery novels. I do like a number of the boys independent series better, but the hardy boys series is better than i once thought. Plot summary when chief collig informs the boys that a man is at the bayport hospital and all that he has said has been hardy and elm and a strange warning beware the curse of caribees, the boys embark on. For many collectors, these are the true hardy boys books. The hardy boys the melted coins tv episode 1969 plot. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color images of the cover art for all series. While probing a baffling burglary at the seneca indian reservation in new york state they investigate zoar college located nearby. The tower treasure the house on the cliff the secret of the old mill the missing chums hunting for hidden gold the shore road mystery the secret of the caves the mystery of cabin island the great airport mystery what happened at midnight while the clock.
In any case, their long history means that theres a lot to say about them. An older gentleman contacts the boys, says he has a mystery, but first book me a vacation the three of us will take and ill tell you about the mystery later. Many of the early hardy boys books were revised for republication decades later, however, and in this case a totally different story was created with the same title. So i rated the book four star just because of the price but if you can afford it i would recommend it for you. The hardy boys have been americas favorite detective duo for over 75 years. A series of museum thefts launch the hardy boys on this baffling mystery. The hardy boys the melted coins tv episode 1969 imdb. Frank is 18 years old and is on the football team at bayport high school. In this book for boys, frank and joe hardy, teenage sons of the famous detective hardy, help their father on many of his cases, and also often get their own cases. The melted coins revised text the hardy boys wiki fandom. The two boys live in the fictional city of bayport on barmet bay with. Svenson starts to write his own books soon, but his originals were written about twenty years earlier and were then rewritten by others about the time mr.
More complete spoiler plot description is placed at the end. Hardy boys complete series set, books 166 the penguin hardy boys complete set. Frank and joe are called upon by a member of the seneca indians to find a gold tribal relic that was stolen from them. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate by amy mcfarlane, the wife of long time hardy boys author leslie mcfarlane, in 1947. Svenson resulting in two different stories with the same title. The hardy boys mystery stories refer to the 58 volumes published by grosset and dunlap from 1927 to 1978, as well as the detective handbook. This whirlwind chase after a selfstyled pirate king in the caribbean stronghold of the empire of the twisted claw makes a gripping tale of suspense and. Frank and joe hardy both want to become detectives like their dad, fenton hardy. The 1970 revision of this book is about the theft of a group of melted coins that appear to be a face. Many writers have been given the opportunity to use their imagination in writing for this great story line. It was originally published in 1944, when the story had to do with a pirates buried treasure. The melted coins original text the hardy boys wiki. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide.
The melted coins is the 23rd book in the hardy boys series. Some hardback versions are no longer available but the stories are still out there in film and book form. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix. The plot of this 1944 hardy boys mystery ignore the rewrite is as complicated and difficult to summarize as dickenss little dorrit, and like that great novel, lends itself readily to a marxist interpretation, since everything in it revolves around the theme of money old coins, rare coins, counterfeit coins, buried coins, stolen coins, hidden coins, and of course the melted coins of the title. The hardy boys the melted coins edition types are identified. Dixon, the book is about two brothers joe hardy and frank hardy have to find out where a load of rifles were loaded on to a wailing ship that got away because the harrys mother boat ran out of gas. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. List of hardy boys books, the phantom freighter, the missing chums, the tower treasure, the secret of the old mill, the great airport mystery, while the clock ticked, hunting for hidden gold, perfect getaway, the shore road mystery, the house on the cliff, what happened at midnight, the mystery of cabin island, the secret of the caves, cult of crime. Also they believe that their friend chet was scammed by a summer school called zoar college. Meanwhile somebody is intercepting delivery packages and selling what they steal to stores. In the melted coins, frank and joe have to figure out the identity of an amnesiac who has appeared and was apparently on his way to see. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of tales to the delight of millions of mystery lovers.
Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. Since 1996, the hardy boys unofficial home page has been the premier spot on the internet for adult collectors and fans of the hardy boys mystery books by franklin w. The melted coins summary by franklin w dixon answers. The tower treasure the house on the cliff the secret of the old mill the missing chums hunting for hidden gold the shore road mystery the secret of the caves the mystery of cabin island the great airport mystery what happened at midnight while the clock ticked footprints under the window the mark on the. The hardy boys is a series that has spanned generations of readers. The original version of this book was rewritten in 1970 by andrew e. Dixon was also used on the 20 volume ted scott flying stories series, 1927 to 1943, and the shortlived 19921993 tom swift crossover ultra thriller series. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The mystery of the flying express is last of the titles listed at end of the book.
The hardy boys are active, inquisitive amateur detectives who become involved in all manner of local intrigue, involving thieves, kidnappers, counterfeiters, and thugs. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The melted coins the hardy boys enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. For action, mystery and cliffhanging suspense, read the hardy boys mystery stories featuring the thrilling. The hardy boys tv series the melted coins 1969 plot. Clues that frank and joe uncover indicate that there is a connection between the zoar college swindle and the theft of the senecas gold tribal relic spoon mouth. Frank and joe hardy suspect that their best friend chet morton is the victim of a summer school swindle and offer to. Frank is joes elder brother, and is one of the hardy boys. Frank and joe hardy suspect that their best friend chet morton is the victim of a summer school swindle and offer to hel. Svenson, one of two he revised, and the second since book 7, the secret of the caves. Frank and joe hardy suspect that their best friend chet morton is the victim of a summer school swindle and offer to help get his money back. Dixon author 1943 the melted coins hardy boys series book 23 franklin w. Dixon author 1942 the flickering torch mystery hardy boys series book 22 franklin w.
Frank and joe hardy help their best friend chet morton. In the 1944 original, the hardy boys foil a coin counterfeiting ring. Asked in hardy boys who is william doughtery who wrote hardy boys book 31. Started as a way to idle away time, edward stratemeyer came up with a magnificent group of childrens mystery stories. Hardy boys complete series set, books 166 hardy boys book club. Rear panell lists 20 air combat stories by four different authors and six lucky terrell flying stories. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate by leslie mcfarlane in. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix classic hardy boys titles in one complete set.
The melted coins by franklin w dixon hardcover at target. Plot summary when chief collig informs the boys that a man is at the bayport hospital and all that he has said. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate by leslie mcfarlane in 1944. The hardys suspect zoar college, located near by to the seneca indian reservation, where they have been investigating a burglary. Good, clean pages, looks as if it was never read, cover has a few minor marks, penciled price inside. Frank and joe hardy help their best friend chet morton, after he is swindled from his money in a summer school scam. The hardy boys series has spanned generations and most are still in print. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3. In the 1956 original, the hardy boys go skindiving to find a missing treasure in gold near bayport.
Dixon was the pen name of the author of the hardy boys, however his true identity i am unsure of. The plot of this hardy boys mystery is as complicated and difficult to summarize as dickenss little dorrit, and like that great novel, lends itself readily to a marxist. In the 1947 original, the hardy boys break up a smuggling ring which uses the mysterious, disappearing phantom freighter. Between 1959 and 1973 the first 38 volumes of this series were systematically revised as part of a project directed by harriet adams, edward stratemeyers daughter. This is the fifth book in the hardy boys series, with seven hardy boys titles on the. The melted coins is the last title listed on front flap. The hardy boys are brother amateur detectives, aspiring to follow in their famous fathers footsteps. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The plot of this 1944 hardy boys mystery ignore the rewrite is as complicated and. To ask other readers questions about the melted coins, please sign up. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rare collections of ancient pirate treasure are being stolen, so frank and joe are asked to stake out the black parrot, a suspicious freighter docked in bayport harbor.
Dixon author 1944 the shortwave mystery hardy boys series book 24 franklin w. The first two files, namely, hardy boys mystery stories 129 and. The hardy boys mystery stories 158 the creative archive. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Dixon frank has dark brown hair and dark eyes, and lives in the fictional town of bayport with his parents, fenton and laura. The melted coins hardy boys series book 23 franklin w. Frank hardy is the older 18 of the two hardy brothers in the hardy boys novel series by franklin w. The melted coins ebook austin public library bibliocommons. The melted coins book 23 frank and joe hardy suspect that their best friend chet morton is the victim of a summer school swindle and offer to help get his money back. And then there is the report of a phantom freighter out on the water.
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