Books like River Rats by Franklin W. Dixon
During a rafting adventure on the Big Bison River, the Hardy Boys discover a deadly sniper attack on their friend Owen, leaving him critically injured. The incident throws the boys into a crisis of friendship and danger. Amidst the turmoil, Joe attempts to nurture a relationship with Owen’s striking daughter, only to have it disrupted by a sudden firebomb, testing the boys’ loyalty, courage, and detective skills in the face of unexpected threats.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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