Tower Treasure

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Start of a legacy - Rated
The Series: In 1927, Franklin W. Dixon launched the "Hardy Boys" books, a series of books telling of the exploits of Frank and Joe Hardy, the sons of a big-city detective. The Hardy boys lived out in the country and, with their friends, loved following in their father's sleuthing footsteps. The result was a set of wonderful amateur detective stories that I read as fast I could find when I was a kid. The Hardy Boys helped launch me on my lifelong reading binge.

This book: This was the first of the Hardy Boys mysteries. We get introduced to all the characters and are quickly thrown into a mystery involving a dying man's confession and buried treasure. Well-written, fast-paced, and just plain likable, this is a great book-gift for the young reader.

This is the first Hardy Boy's book and the one of the best - Rated
This is one of the most exciting book ever wrote. If you want to know which Hardy Boys book to start with, this is the one.

Keep writing more Hardy Boys books

The book that began a dynasty! - Rated
Kudos to Applewood books for re-issuing this original text Hardy Boys book that started a line- up of great stories for youth that are still being published today. Most younger baby-boomers will not remember this story in its original form, as the text was substantially revised in the latter 1950's. This earlier, more hearty (no pun intended) story makes the revision pale by comparison. Applewood's reissue of Tower Treasure puts the series in its proper context. This story is truly the reader's introduction to Frank and Joe Hardy, and their mysteries. More than just nostalgia, this book is fun to read. If you read it to your children, you may have to put some of it in proper historical context, but that's part of the fun. I have found all of the original-text stories much more entertaining and substantial than the revised editions. Applewood has released six original-text Hardy's so far. I own them all, and highly recommend each one. In fact, I plan to purchase any of the original text Hardy stories Applewood will issue.

An old but good book. - Rated
Some people may not want to read this book because it's part of an old series but this book is very good. It is a classic book and is a good read for young adults. So just pick it up and try it.

Great Series...this is the first of them all! - Rated
My father read Tower Treasure to me when I was first beginning to read. I then read House on the Cliff, and from there, I read every Hardy Boys mystery through Case File 37. I love Frank and Joe!!!