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In Philadelphia, Frank and Joe Hardy are called upon to solve a series of robberies that have left the city on edge. Their investigation takes an unexpected turn when they encounter the sensational Aerocirque circus, whose performers fly and twist in acrobatic helicopter stunts. Working closely with friends, the brothers must sift through the spectacle and the crime to uncover the culprits before the mystery reaches a dramatic climax.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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