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The Giant Rat of Sumatra continues the Hardy Boys detective narrative, offering young readers an engaging mystery plot that exemplifies the classic themes of investigation and sibling teamwork.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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