About This Book
What Happened at Midnight is the tenth volume in the classic Hardy Boys mystery series, offering a thrilling adventure for readers aged 8-12. In this revised edition, Frank and Joe Hardy are enlisted by their detective father, Fenton Hardy, to secure a secret invention. Their mission quickly escalates into a complex case involving kidnapping, diamond smuggling, and high-speed chases, including a dramatic pursuit by biplane. The book showcases themes of teamwork, bravery, and justice as the brothers navigate dangers in their hometown of Bayport and New York City. Parents should note the moderate peril, including a kidnapping and a plane crash, but these elements are handled in an age-appropriate, non-graphic manner typical of the series. It's an excellent choice for children who enjoy fast-paced detective stories and sibling camaraderie.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do Frank and Joe work together to solve the mystery? What are their individual strengths?
2
What does it mean to be brave? Can you think of times when Frank or Joe showed bravery?
3
The bad guys were involved in both electronics theft and diamond smuggling. Why do you think they were doing both?
4
If you were a detective, what kind of mystery would you want to solve?
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What was the most exciting part of the story for you?
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