The tower treasure
(Book - Regular Print)

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Published
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [1959].
Physical Desc
180 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Status
Abia Judd School - FIC - Fiction Books
DIX
1 available
Ash Fork Public Library - JFIC - Children's Area - Fiction
DIXON
1 available
Beaver Creek School/Public Library - JFIC - Children's Area - Fiction
DIXON
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Published
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [1959].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 6 Points
Lexile measure
740

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The story begins with Frank and Joe Hardy barely avoiding being hit by a speeding driver whom they notice has bright red hair. Later, this same red-haired driver attempts a ferryboat ticket office robbery and successfully steals a yellow jalopy called Queen from the Hardys' friend, Chet Morton. Due to one witness reporting that the villain had dark hair, the Hardys assume he is using a red wig. It is learned that the thief returned to Chet's home to steal a tire, helping Frank and Joe to find Queen abandoned in a public wooded area. The excitement of finding Queen is quickly gone when it is reported that there has been a robbery of forty thousand dollars in securities and jewels from the Tower Mansion owned by siblings Hurd and Adelia Applegate. Hurd Applegate is convinced that the Tower's caretaker, Henry Robinson, is the guilty party. The Hardys are especially concerned by this accusation because Henry's son, Perry, is a friend of theirs who will have to quit school to work since his father can no longer get a job as a result of Applegate's accusation. The only 'proof' of Henry Robinson's guilt is that he was suddenly able to pay off a debt, and refused to reveal where he got the money to pay off the debt. The Hardys suspect that the red-haired man may be involved with the Tower robbery and search the place where The Queen was found, finding the red wig. The Hardys' dad, detective Fenton Hardy, learns that the wig was manufactured in New York City. The three Hardys go to New York and learn of a criminal named John "Red" Jackley who is fond of using disguises. Soon, Jackley is injured in a railroad handcar accident causing him to be hospitalized. About to die, Jackley confesses that he committed the Tower Mansion robbery and put the loot "in the old tower" Jackley dies before he is able to explain further. After searches inside and outside of the Tower Mansion the stolen loot is still not found. Frank and Joe decide to go to the railroad where Jackley used to work to find out more information. While investigating, they see two water towers nearby. The Hardys realize that Jackley was referring to the old water tower and not the Tower Mansion. Inside the water tower they find the stolen items but are locked in the tower by a man calling himself Hobo Johnny. Johnny feels that anything in the tower belongs to him. Frank and Joe break out of the water tower and return the securities and jewelry. Then they are rewarded a thousand dollars for returning the missing jewels. Adelia reveals that she loaned Henry Robinson the money to pay off his debt. Following the revelations and with the stolen loot returned, Hurd re-hires Henry with an increase in salary and Hurd builds the greenhouse that Henry has been wanting. - Wikipedia.
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The robbery of the treasure in the tower proves to be an exciting challenge to Frank and Joe. Frank and Joe attempt to foil a ruthless espionage ring in their effort to sabotage the United States space program.
Target Audience
740 L,Lexile
Target Audience
740L,Lexile
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Accelerated Reader:,Grades5-8,5.4,6.0,Quiz5694
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Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,5.4,6.0,Quiz 5694,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available.
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Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,5.4,6.0,SD,Quiz 5694,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available.
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Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.4,6.0,5694.
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Accelerated Reader:,Grades5-8,5.4,6.0,Quiz5694
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Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,5.4,6,Quiz 5694,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available.
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Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,5.4,6,SD,Quiz 5694,English fiction, vocabulary quiz available.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Dixon, F. W. (1959). The tower treasure . Grosset & Dunlap.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dixon, Franklin W. 1959. The Tower Treasure. Grosset & Dunlap.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dixon, Franklin W. The Tower Treasure Grosset & Dunlap, 1959.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Dixon, Franklin W. The Tower Treasure Grosset & Dunlap, 1959.

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