The Hardy Boys mysteries, 1927-1979

a cultural and literary history

By Connelly, Mark Thomas

Publishers Summary:
"This book follows the development of the Hardy Boys series through 1979. Includes the writing of Stratemeyer and McFarlane; the Cold War and the disco age; race, class, gender; family values; law and order; and action rather than violence. Appendices provide a bibliography of Hardy Boys books, opening lines from 20 novels, and selected "Hardyisms.""--Provided by publisher.

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ISBN
978-0-78643-386-5
Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2009

An engaging and thorough history of the Hardy Boys, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, and serial publishing. Edward Stratemeyer founded the syndicate in 1905, changing the field of children's reading by creating 125 series, including the "Hardy Boys," "Nancy Drew," "Tom Swift," "the Bobbsey Twins," and "the Rover Boys." Stratemeyer managed the series by developing plot outlines for e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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