The Four-Headed Dragon facts for kids
| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Wanderer Books |
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Publication date
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1981 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 180 pp (first edition paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-671-42341-X (first edition paperback) |
| OCLC | 7572618 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Fu |
| Preceded by | Submarine Caper (later retitled Deadly Chase) |
| Followed by | The Infinity Clue |
The Four-Headed Dragon is the 69th book in The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories. It was written by Franklin W. Dixon and published by Wanderer Books in 1981. This exciting mystery follows the famous detective brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, as they try to stop a dangerous plan.
Contents
What is The Four-Headed Dragon About?
This book is a thrilling detective story. The Hardy Boys are on the trail of a criminal. This person wants to use a special invention for bad purposes. The invention was originally made to help people. However, the criminal plans to use it to cause trouble for the "free world." They are working with a secret group called the Four-Headed Dragon. This group is located behind the "Iron Curtain," a term used to describe certain countries during the Cold War.
Who Are the Hardy Boys?
The Hardy Boys are two teenage brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy. They are amateur detectives. This means they solve mysteries for fun and to help people. Their father, Fenton Hardy, is a famous private detective. Frank is usually the more thoughtful and analytical brother. Joe is often more impulsive and athletic. Together, they make a great team. They often find themselves in dangerous situations. But they always work together to solve the case.
What is the "Iron Curtain"?
The "Iron Curtain" was a way to describe the border. It separated the Soviet Union and its allies from Western Europe. This was during the Cold War (roughly 1947-1991). It wasn't a real wall. Instead, it was a political and ideological divide. Countries behind the Iron Curtain had different governments and ways of life. The term suggests secrecy and a lack of freedom. In the book, the Four-Headed Dragon organization operates from this area.
The Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Franklin W. Dixon is not a real person. It is a pen name. This means many different writers wrote the Hardy Boys books. The first books were written by Leslie McFarlane. Later, other authors continued the series. This was a common practice for popular book series. It allowed new books to be published regularly. The Stratemeyer Syndicate created the series. They hired writers to create the stories.
When Was This Book Published?
The Four-Headed Dragon was published in 1981. This was a time when the Cold War was still ongoing. Many stories and movies from this period featured spies and secret organizations. This book fits right into that exciting era. It was released as a paperback book. It had 180 pages in its first edition.
