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The Clue of the Screeching Owl
Mystery and suspense
The Clue of the Screeching Owl
Book 41 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
Frank and Joe Hardy become involved in a case centered on a screeching owl that becomes a clue. The investigation forces them to make sense of nighttime sounds and the human activity they may conceal, 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 nocturnal suspense 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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Spiced Sorrel Punch
A mellow tea pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Steep hibiscus tea with ginger and cinnamon, then chill. Stir in orange juice and simple syrup and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Orange wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Sparkling Pear Punch
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A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz pear juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
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How to mix it
- Pour pear juice and lemon juice into a flute and top slowly with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Thin pear slice or lemon twist.
- Glassware: Champagne flute.
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