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The Hardy Boys #179
Passport to Danger
THE HARDY BOYS ®
A VACATION IN PARIS TURNS INTO AN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE CITY
Frank and Joe Hardy can't resist an invitation to volunteer with the crew for a soccer match in Paris. They will be working at the same stadium where the World Cup was held a few years ago! From the moment the Hardys arrive, though, strange things start happening. Bleachers collapse during practice, fireworks are tampered with, and the stadium lighting system is sabotaged. The stadium -- and soon most of Paris -- is under attack.
Despite the extreme danger that lies directly in their path, the Hardys are hot on the case. Using spy gear like night-vision goggles and digital voice changers, can Frank and Joe trap the mastermind behind these crimes?
A VACATION IN PARIS TURNS INTO AN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE CITY
Frank and Joe Hardy can't resist an invitation to volunteer with the crew for a soccer match in Paris. They will be working at the same stadium where the World Cup was held a few years ago! From the moment the Hardys arrive, though, strange things start happening. Bleachers collapse during practice, fireworks are tampered with, and the stadium lighting system is sabotaged. The stadium -- and soon most of Paris -- is under attack.
Despite the extreme danger that lies directly in their path, the Hardys are hot on the case. Using spy gear like night-vision goggles and digital voice changers, can Frank and Joe trap the mastermind behind these crimes?
160 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2003
About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
955 books1,017 followersFranklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors who were part of a team that wrote The Hardy Boys novels for the Stratemeyer Syndicate (now owned by Simon & Schuster). Dixon was also the writer attributed for the Ted Scott Flying Stories series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
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August 13, 2018
An interesting read..
October 17, 2018
Interesting book with nice and surprising suspens plot
December 15, 2019
Meh, it was a pretty average digest. The French setting didn't really add much here (although I appreciate what little it did add), the sports stadium mystery was barely anything, the clues were nothing to speak of, and it just didn't seem like the book had much substance.
I did enjoy the political factions and I LOVED the fact that there was such a major betrayal. I didn't see that coming at first and it's the only thing that kept me interested. But then it was over really fast anyway.
Eh.
I did enjoy the political factions and I LOVED the fact that there was such a major betrayal. I didn't see that coming at first and it's the only thing that kept me interested. But then it was over really fast anyway.
Eh.
May 6, 2021
I liked the book just as the other other Hardy boys books. But I found a little less thrilling than the Hardy boys adventure series.
February 27, 2023
Weird for a Hardy Boys Book and Poor Cover Design but good story and weird villain and weird location. Weirdest Hardy Boys Book Ever!!!
November 17, 2008
Title: Passport to Danger (Hardy Boys Series #179)
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 160 pg, 2003
Format: Juvenile fiction (series fiction)
Intended audience: Children, ages 8 to 12
Description: Frank and Joe Hardy are brothers. They may look different, one being taller with dark hair, and the other being shorter with blond hair and a stronger build, but sure enough they are brothers. They are in Paris, volunteering on the American soccer team’s equipment team. Their father, Fenton Hardy, is one of the most renowned private detectives in America and is also in Paris attending a top secret symposium. When things start to go wrong at the stadium, when accidents don’t seem like just accidents anymore, Frank and Joe put together pieces of the puzzle to find out what’s really going on.
Personal review: This was my first time reading a Hardy Boys mystery and I have to say that it was actually pretty good. I like series books because the books have a similar writing style to them. I can definitely see how young readers, especially boys, can relate to the characters of Frank and Joe. These two characters are like role models to younger readers and they can look up to them because they are good people that are trying to figure out why things keep on going wrong. There is just enough suspense and mystery to keep the reader engaged and perplexed at the same time.
Citation of two critical reviews:
Children’s Literature reviews calls this book a sleuthing mystery. This review mirrors the excitement and mystery of the story and engages readers to want to read the book and follow the footsteps of the Hardy Boys to figure out why things are happening. This book will encourage readers to think and use their brain to figure out the mystery.
School Library Journal’s review also calls this a book that will engage young readers and introduce them to the mystery genre. It also calls this a strong entry in the Hardy Boys series.
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 160 pg, 2003
Format: Juvenile fiction (series fiction)
Intended audience: Children, ages 8 to 12
Description: Frank and Joe Hardy are brothers. They may look different, one being taller with dark hair, and the other being shorter with blond hair and a stronger build, but sure enough they are brothers. They are in Paris, volunteering on the American soccer team’s equipment team. Their father, Fenton Hardy, is one of the most renowned private detectives in America and is also in Paris attending a top secret symposium. When things start to go wrong at the stadium, when accidents don’t seem like just accidents anymore, Frank and Joe put together pieces of the puzzle to find out what’s really going on.
Personal review: This was my first time reading a Hardy Boys mystery and I have to say that it was actually pretty good. I like series books because the books have a similar writing style to them. I can definitely see how young readers, especially boys, can relate to the characters of Frank and Joe. These two characters are like role models to younger readers and they can look up to them because they are good people that are trying to figure out why things keep on going wrong. There is just enough suspense and mystery to keep the reader engaged and perplexed at the same time.
Citation of two critical reviews:
Children’s Literature reviews calls this book a sleuthing mystery. This review mirrors the excitement and mystery of the story and engages readers to want to read the book and follow the footsteps of the Hardy Boys to figure out why things are happening. This book will encourage readers to think and use their brain to figure out the mystery.
School Library Journal’s review also calls this a book that will engage young readers and introduce them to the mystery genre. It also calls this a strong entry in the Hardy Boys series.
January 14, 2015
would like to read more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
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November 13, 2015
Loved it!
March 22, 2009
It was great. There is twists in it, it is adventure, and I liked it
June 3, 2011
cool book at this point
September 5, 2012
Not bad considering I borrowed it for free from the library.
July 27, 2017
I prefer the older editions.
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