The Castle Conundrum

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The Castle Conundrum
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Author Franklin W. Dixon
Language English
Series The Hardy Boys
Genre Children's literature/Young adult literature
Publisher Grosset & Dunlap
Publication date
2001

The Castle Conundrum is the 168th title in the Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery novels. [1] It was first published in 2001. [2]

The Hardys head to France to help in the construction of a center for children, thanks to Teen Village International, a worldwide, non-profit organization. But the Hardys soon realize that the castle next door is supposedly haunted. The Hardys, also, realize that someone is after the treasure hidden inside the castle. Knowing that, the Hardys try to figure out and stop this mysterious person before they get rid of the Hardys for good.

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<i>Footprints Under the Window</i> Book by Franklin W. Dixon

Footprints Under the Window is Volume 12 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Twisted Claw</i> 1939 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Twisted Claw is Volume 18 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Clue of the Broken Blade</i> 1942 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Clue of the Broken Blade is Volume 21 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Hooded Hawk Mystery</i> Book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Hooded Hawk Mystery is Volume 34 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Clue of the Screeching Owl</i> 1962 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Clue of the Screeching Owl is Volume 41 in the original Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery books published by Grosset & Dunlap. This book was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by James Buechler in 1962 while he was eighteen or nineteen years old.

<i>The Secret Agent on Flight 101</i> 1967 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Secret Agent on Flight 101 is Volume 46 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Arctic Patrol Mystery</i> 1969 novel by Franklin W. Dixon

The Arctic Patrol Mystery is Volume 48 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Bombay Boomerang</i> 1970 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Bombay Boomerang is Volume 49 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Masked Monkey</i> 1972 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Masked Monkey is Volume 51 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Clue of the Hissing Serpent</i> 1974 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Clue of the Hissing Serpent is Volume 53 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Witchmasters Key</i> 1976 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Witchmaster's Key is Volume 55 in the Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery books published by Grosset & Dunlap.

<i>The Firebird Rocket</i> 1978 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Firebird Rocket is Volume 57 in the Hardy Boys series of mystery books for children and teens published by Grosset & Dunlap. The book was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Vincent Buranelli in 1978.

<i>The Sting of the Scorpion</i> 1979 book by Franklin W. Dixon

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<i>Evil, Inc.</i> (novel) Book by Franklin W. Dixon

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<i>Mystery of Smugglers Cove</i> 1980 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Mystery of Smugglers Cove is the 64th title of the Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery books written by Franklin W. Dixon. It was published by Wanderer Books in 1980 and by Grosset & Dunlap in 2005.

<i>The Submarine Caper</i> 1981 book by Franklin W. Dixon

The Submarine Caper is the 68th title of the Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery books written by Franklin W. Dixon. It was published by Wanderer Books in 1981.

<i>A Will to Survive</i>

A Will to Survive is the 156th title of the Hardy Boys series, written by Franklin W. Dixon. The book was first published by Pocket Books in 1999, and reprinted by Scholastic in 2004.

<i>Crime in the Kennel</i>

Crime in the Kennel is the 133rd title in the Hardy Boys series of detective/mystery books, written by Franklin W. Dixon.

References

  1. Smith, Kevin Burton (5 June 2019). "Frank and Joe Hardy (The Hardy Boys): Created by Franklin W. Dixon, House pseudonym of Stratmeyer Syndicate". thrillingdetective.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. The Castle Conundrum at Fantastic Fiction