The Shattered Helmet facts for kids
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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1973 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 180 pp |
| ISBN | 0-448-08952-1 |
| OCLC | 707070 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Sg |
| Preceded by | The Masked Monkey |
| Followed by | The Clue of the Hissing Serpent |
The Shattered Helmet is an exciting mystery book. It's the 52nd story in the original The Hardy Boys series. These popular books were published by Grosset & Dunlap. Andrew E. Svenson wrote this adventure in 1973 for the Stratemeyer Syndicate.
Contents
The Mystery of the Ancient Helmet
This thrilling story begins when the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, agree to help their friend. Their pen pal, Evangelos Pandropolos, is from Greece. He needs their help to find a very old and valuable Greek helmet.
A Lost Treasure from Hollywood
Years ago, Evan's uncle loaned this special helmet to a movie company. It was used in a silent film called The Persian Glory. But after the movie was finished, the priceless helmet disappeared. Now, Evan wants to find it.
College Clues and Dangerous Encounters
Frank, Joe, Evan, and their friend Chet Morton are taking a summer film-making course. They are at Hunt College. Here, they start facing trouble from a person named Leon Saffel. His actions become more and more unfriendly.
At the same time, a group of people is trying to stop Mr. Hardy, the boys' father, from his own investigations. This group is also looking for the lost helmet. Evan's rich uncle tells them that the helmet might have belonged to King Agamemnon. This makes the helmet even more valuable!
A Global Hunt for Answers
The clues the Hardy Boys discover keep them moving. Their search takes them from their college campus all the way to California. Eventually, their adventure leads them to Greece.
In a very exciting ending, the Hardy Boys, Evan, and Chet use their smarts. They face off against their powerful enemies. This final showdown happens on the beautiful island of Corfu.
