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Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers #10
Blown Away
Frank and Joe are working on a new case...and it just might blow them away!
The exclusive Billington Resort in Phoenix, Arizona has two high-profile events on Saturday: a vintage car auction and a celebrity wedding. They also have something they didn't sign up for: a bomb threat. Frank and Joe have just eight hours to find the bad guys and the bomb. If they fail to do so by 3:00 PM, the entire resort will be blown to bits.
The exclusive Billington Resort in Phoenix, Arizona has two high-profile events on Saturday: a vintage car auction and a celebrity wedding. They also have something they didn't sign up for: a bomb threat. Frank and Joe have just eight hours to find the bad guys and the bomb. If they fail to do so by 3:00 PM, the entire resort will be blown to bits.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 1996
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
762 books997 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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May 16, 2023
This one was crazy fun!
September 3, 2012
Okay, so the first thing I noticed about this book is that almost the entire story takes place in the span of
eight hours
. That's an awful lot of action in a relatively short amount of time.
Frank seemed a little more concerned than usual for his younger brother's well-being. Not that it's a bad thing. It's just something I noticed.
What kind of a crazy person thinks that the only way to get people to care about the environment is by blowing stuff up?! Seriously! I care about the environment, too, but you don't see me going around blowing up buildings and cars that are harmful to the ecosystem! I mean come on.
Anyway, this book was pretty good. Now, on to the next one that I haven't read/written a review for yet!
Frank seemed a little more concerned than usual for his younger brother's well-being. Not that it's a bad thing. It's just something I noticed.
What kind of a crazy person thinks that the only way to get people to care about the environment is by blowing stuff up?! Seriously! I care about the environment, too, but you don't see me going around blowing up buildings and cars that are harmful to the ecosystem! I mean come on.
Anyway, this book was pretty good. Now, on to the next one that I haven't read/written a review for yet!
January 25, 2013
It had awesome suspense,a good quantity of humor and enough action for a HARDY BOYS book.ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.
September 16, 2015
I liked this one a little better. They get hurt but not almost losing their lives. They do dumb things but the dangers aren't almost dying from sky diving or jumping from plane without a chute.
April 19, 2019
Title: Blown Away
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Series: Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers, 10
Format: paperback
Length: 147 pages
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis:
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY
MISSION:
the Billington Resort has two high-profile events on Saturday: a vintage car auction and a celebrity wedding. But they also have a bomb threat. You have EIGHT HOURS to find the bomb and bust the bad guys.
LOCATION:
Phoenix, AZ.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Everyone staying at the Billington, as well as the resort itself.
SUSPECTS:
Top suspects right now are the group running the car auction and the owner of the resort.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
Mini-review: Good book. Quick read. Some grammatical mistakes, like here instead of hear. Good twist at the end.
Fan-cast:
Frank Hardy - Timothée Chalamet
Joe Hardy - Skyler Gisondo
Fenton Hardy - John Corbett
Laura Hardy - Diane Lane
Brian Conrad - Cameron Monaghan
Jake Beller - Jeff Goldblum
Ella Sinclair - Melissa Fumero
Ashley McGill - AnnaSophia Robb
Chief Malrova - Danny Pino
Maria Sanchez - Cierra Ramirez
Tanner McCarthy - Lucas Hedges
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Series: Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers, 10
Format: paperback
Length: 147 pages
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis:
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY
MISSION:
the Billington Resort has two high-profile events on Saturday: a vintage car auction and a celebrity wedding. But they also have a bomb threat. You have EIGHT HOURS to find the bomb and bust the bad guys.
LOCATION:
Phoenix, AZ.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Everyone staying at the Billington, as well as the resort itself.
SUSPECTS:
Top suspects right now are the group running the car auction and the owner of the resort.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
Mini-review: Good book. Quick read. Some grammatical mistakes, like here instead of hear. Good twist at the end.
Fan-cast:
Frank Hardy - Timothée Chalamet
Joe Hardy - Skyler Gisondo
Fenton Hardy - John Corbett
Laura Hardy - Diane Lane
Brian Conrad - Cameron Monaghan
Jake Beller - Jeff Goldblum
Ella Sinclair - Melissa Fumero
Ashley McGill - AnnaSophia Robb
Chief Malrova - Danny Pino
Maria Sanchez - Cierra Ramirez
Tanner McCarthy - Lucas Hedges
June 16, 2019
When I first read Hardy Boys, I think I was in class 5, I had such a crush on Frank Hardy. I liked the brainy one over the brawny one and that sums up my first impression of Hardy Boys.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
September 28, 2020
The Hardy boys under brother
Blown Away
Frank and Joe Hardy is two brothers agent at ATAC. There investigation case on Billington resort. Jake Beller and Ella was going married in the resort.
Jake Beller is real estate developers and reality television star. Henry Peterson how is the owner of M &P auction. The major character of the book.
They reach to resort start collect the inform from resort by time introduction the character. The create suspect profile too.. After eight hours find bomb..
Totally I enjoy the book..most I like adventurous and triller stories...like get the clues and twist..joe Hardy and Frank are two awesome guys...
Blown Away
Frank and Joe Hardy is two brothers agent at ATAC. There investigation case on Billington resort. Jake Beller and Ella was going married in the resort.
Jake Beller is real estate developers and reality television star. Henry Peterson how is the owner of M &P auction. The major character of the book.
They reach to resort start collect the inform from resort by time introduction the character. The create suspect profile too.. After eight hours find bomb..
Totally I enjoy the book..most I like adventurous and triller stories...like get the clues and twist..joe Hardy and Frank are two awesome guys...
June 14, 2018
This is my first Hardy Boys book, and I really enjoyed it. These boys are so lovable and clever. I can’t wait to read more.
November 22, 2019
really cool,short story for a change. i really loved the character of joe! it had a few boring parts in it, but the ending was so good that really deserved five stars.
October 5, 2017
Blown Away (Hardy Boys) is an action packed book written by Franklin W. Dixon. People like Jake Beller and Ashley McGill are prime suspects in an effort to get to the bottom of a bomb threat. 2 young boys are sent undercover to find out why there is a bomb threat and what to do with it. After many short engagements the boys find the source of the problem and deal with it.
My interest in cars and weaponry brought me to this action novel. It was a bit short and below my standards but I still enjoyed reading it. I liked how it immersed me into the action packed pursuits and thrilling close calls.
I would recommend this book for less experienced readers who enjoy action films and novels. They would enjoy this book because the entire time is undercover boys pursuing the lead of a bomb threat one engagement at a time.
My interest in cars and weaponry brought me to this action novel. It was a bit short and below my standards but I still enjoyed reading it. I liked how it immersed me into the action packed pursuits and thrilling close calls.
I would recommend this book for less experienced readers who enjoy action films and novels. They would enjoy this book because the entire time is undercover boys pursuing the lead of a bomb threat one engagement at a time.
May 19, 2010
Wow... it was pretty good but I knew who the bad guy was during the first phone call. :P
June 22, 2010
I like this new series, although it is very different from the original. This book had them dealing with an eco-terrorist bomb threat at a car show/wedding.
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March 23, 2013Cool. But I still love the old Hardy's. killing time softly. I'm going to kill myself anytime soon.
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