Books like Trapped at Sea by Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardy brothers embark on a cross-country chase that takes them from the highways of the eastern United States to remote tropical islands. Their mission: to recover truckloads of precious cargo that have been hijacked by mysterious smugglers. In typical Hardy Boys fashion, they use clever sleuthing and daring pursuits to outwit the criminals and bring justice to the victims.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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