Books like The Clue of the Hissing Serpent by Franklin W. Dixon
When a wealthy sportsman is terrified by a serpent‑designed balloon, he turns to Frank and Joe Hardy for protection. The boys soon discover that a priceless antique life‑size chess king has also vanished, slated to be presented to the winner of the World Chess Championship. As they dig deeper, the clues ferry them across the Pacific to Hong Kong, where the young detectives confront a dangerous criminal organization. The Hardy boys must use all their investigative skills to help the police dismantle the crime ring, culminating in an electrifying showdown.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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