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Frank and Joe Hardy are thrilled for their classroom excursion to Lake Poketoe—a day planned with tubing, nature walks, and, for Joe, a brand‑new pair of water skis. When the adventure starts, Joe discovers his skis are gone. With the trip’s timetable tight, the brothers must investigate who could have taken them and how the theft slipped by unnoticed. Their sleuthing skills, combined with their friends’ help, lead them to unravel the mystery before the school day ends.
The book is part of an interactive Hardy Boys chapter‑book series aimed at junior readers, blending detective intrigue with a relatable school‑field‑trip setting.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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