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Mystery of the Samurai Sword
Mystery and suspense
Mystery of the Samurai Sword
Book 60 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
Frank and Joe Hardy become involved in a case centered on a samurai sword. The investigation forces them to make sense of a culturally significant weapon or artifact and competing claims to it, while suspicious people work to keep the real explanation hidden. The brothers combine observation, teamwork, and a willingness to enter dangerous situations as the clues develop into a larger scheme. Franklin W. Dixon’s Hardy Boys adventure blends international artifact mystery with the series’ familiar fast-moving juvenile detection, keeping the emphasis on uncovering the human motives behind an attention-grabbing mystery.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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- Garnish: Orange peel, optional.
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- Garnish: Orange twist.
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