Books like Racing to Disaster by Franklin W. Dixon
In "Racing to Disaster," rookie cyclist Joe Hardy joins the Mountain Annihilator race, a grueling mountain‑bike contest held in Southern California. While fighting to finish in the top, he discovers a covert scheme threatening to sabotage the event. The mystery unfolds as Hardy navigates twists that test his courage and teamwork.
The book blends fast‑paced adventure with detective elements, placing Hardy in a high‑stakes race where danger lurks behind every turn.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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