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The annual Halloween contest, sponsored by Bayport’s Merchant Association, offers grand prizes ranging from DVD players to a classic motorcycle and even flying lessons. When the stakes rise, the Hardys and their friends must investigate suspicious activity and maintain the contest’s integrity. Their investigation leads them through eerie settings, a chase down the parade, and a confrontation with a horror‑movie star hiding a dark secret.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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