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When the Hardy Boys—Joe and Frank—visit an amusement park newly acquired by their friend Daisy, they discover a mysterious disappearance. The missing patron was last seen riding the park’s flagship attraction, and their disappearance threatens the livelihood of Daisy’s family. The brothers must untangle clues, confront suspects, and solve the case before the park’s future—and Daisy’s family’s finances—goes up in steam.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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