Books like Cave-in by Franklin W. Dixon


When Frank and Joe Hardy are hired by a film company to uncover the location of a kidnapped movie star, they head to a remote ski resort for the shoot. On the job, the brothers face formidable adversaries and must outwit criminals who are determined to keep the star’s disappearance a secret. As the mystery unfolds, Hardy‑Boys skills are tested in a thrilling mountain setting.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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