The Clue of the Hissing Serpent
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hardy Boys |
| Genre(s) | Detective, Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
| Publication date | 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 181 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-448-08953-X |
| Preceded by | The Shattered Helmet |
| Followed by | The Mysterious Caravan |
The Clue of the Hissing Serpent is Volume 53 in the original The Hardy Boys book series published by Grosset & Dunlap.
[edit] Plot summary
The Hardy brothers and Chet head to Hong Kong to investigate a missing chess trophy, a serpent pattern on a vase and hot-air balloon, and end up smashing an international crime ring.
[edit] Main Characters
Frank Hardy-A hard-hitting detective and son of Fenton Hardy, a very famous detective.
Joe Hardy-A hard-hitting detective and son of Fenton Hardy, a very famous detective.
Tony Prito-A friend of the Hardy boys. He helps them get out of jail after they were arrested because of their muffler broke down.
Fenton Hardy-Father of the Hardy Boys. They inherited his intellect and knack for solving cases.
Aunt Gertrude-Sister of Fenton Hardy. She has a knack for solving cases just like them, but hides it.
Mrs. Hardy-Mother of the Hardy boys. She is the only one in the family who fails to solve a case and is mostly just a normal lady.
Mr. Krassner-A very scared man and Chet's hot-air balloon coach. He is frightened of the design of the balloon with the serpent on it and calls the Hardy boys for help.
Mr. Sydner-A man who Frank visits to investigate the Jewels Association. He loves cats.
Mrs. Sydner-A woman who helps Frank investigate, but sadly he fails. She has a cat named Princess.
Conrad Greene-A man who rarely speaks. He has a son who is a brat.
