Books like In Self-Defense by Franklin W. Dixon
When a new self‑defense school opens in Bayport, the Hardy brothers are called in to investigate when the premise of the school is suddenly endangered. Their sleuthing leads them to a ruthless real‑estate developer who aims to buy the building for his own gain. With deadlines looming, Frank and Joe must use all their detective instincts to outwit the villain and protect the school’s future.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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