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ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY
MISSION:
To smoke out the mastermind behind and learn the structure of an illegal international CD-burning operation that employs teenagers.
LOCATION:
Local and global. Start close to home.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Misicians. Record companies. Unsuspecting customers who are unaware that they are participating in illegal activity.
SUSPECTS:
Start with Julian sanders, your classmate. Work from there.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
MISSION:
To smoke out the mastermind behind and learn the structure of an illegal international CD-burning operation that employs teenagers.
LOCATION:
Local and global. Start close to home.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
Misicians. Record companies. Unsuspecting customers who are unaware that they are participating in illegal activity.
SUSPECTS:
Start with Julian sanders, your classmate. Work from there.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
160 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2005
About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
1,491 books929 followersFranklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors who were part of a team that wrote The Hardy Boys novels for the Stratemeyer Syndicate (now owned by Simon & Schuster). Dixon was also the writer attributed for the Ted Scott Flying Stories series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
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February 8, 2018
Let me begin this review with my first impression on the summary: "Horrendous! Is this some sort of joke? Franklin's written a book where in the Hardy boys, are sent on a mission to seize bad guys who are burning CD's of music albums, that is illegal? What utter rubbish!"
But boy, was I wrong! This read was packed with light and witty humour, intruding dialogues and sometimes had me on the edge. Both the boys, Frank and Joe, as always, didn't disappoint me one bit. They were quite, uh, how do I say this- Exceptionally Superior and splendid! ❤
I really liked how the plot didn't bore me. I'm not really a fan of computers and stuff you know... So, I was pretty surprised.
I surely didn't notice any flaws because I was so drawn to the story. I mean, when you're absorbed in an awesome book, you totally forget reality. Which is cool👅
Anyway, the clifhanger🔥
I totally recommend this book to someone who really appreciates mystery and detective work. And someone who loves a twist in the plot. Like in the ending. Cause the ending of this book, was Kick butt!
But boy, was I wrong! This read was packed with light and witty humour, intruding dialogues and sometimes had me on the edge. Both the boys, Frank and Joe, as always, didn't disappoint me one bit. They were quite, uh, how do I say this- Exceptionally Superior and splendid! ❤
I really liked how the plot didn't bore me. I'm not really a fan of computers and stuff you know... So, I was pretty surprised.
I surely didn't notice any flaws because I was so drawn to the story. I mean, when you're absorbed in an awesome book, you totally forget reality. Which is cool👅
Anyway, the clifhanger🔥
I totally recommend this book to someone who really appreciates mystery and detective work. And someone who loves a twist in the plot. Like in the ending. Cause the ending of this book, was Kick butt!
January 6, 2021
It was nice I gues,, but criminals can be soooo mean, I mean that's just not right.........
August 23, 2024
Not as good as the ones I remember from my youth. Brought partially forward into the modern age, but not particularly successfully.
January 12, 2008
One excellent production of Franklin Dixon! This book emphasizes on the illegal CD burning of music basicly by teenage students... and its nicely framed by the author!!! An excellent book, which won't dissapoint you... never!
The Hardy Boys, Joe and Frank Hardy, the sons of a famous cop, work for the ATAC - American Teenagers against Crime - and their all set. With their aunty, they're parrot Playback, their mysterious computer teacher, Mr. Conner.. and Frank's friend, Belinda.. the story is exciting!
And... the mastermind behind the CD burning case.. is one Mr. C.D.Burns! Who is C.D.Burns??? Find it all... just in this book!
The Hardy Boys, Joe and Frank Hardy, the sons of a famous cop, work for the ATAC - American Teenagers against Crime - and their all set. With their aunty, they're parrot Playback, their mysterious computer teacher, Mr. Conner.. and Frank's friend, Belinda.. the story is exciting!
And... the mastermind behind the CD burning case.. is one Mr. C.D.Burns! Who is C.D.Burns??? Find it all... just in this book!
September 21, 2016
This book sheds light on an illegal activity that many people engage in regularly. It also has a very good narrative, a convoluted plot, and a great ending.
March 30, 2016
Easy to read, does not require too much thinking. Perfect as an audiobook.
December 17, 2019
I gave this book a 4 because it was really good but the ending was too quick in my opinion. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes the hardy boy's series. It's about two boys who have to solve the crime of someone selling illegal CDs.I liked it because the ending was very very unexpecting.
June 16, 2012
"Joe: Be careful."
I'm tempted to go back and page through the book to see how many times a similar phrase pops up. It does seem like Joe was told to be careful more often than usual in this book. And with good reason, too.
I was a little disturbed by the fact that was involved, and that they even tried to kill Frank and Joe. I don't think that's sending out a very positive image to children.
Despite that detail, I enjoyed the book. It was certainly thought-provoking, as far as illegal CD-burning is concerned. I never realized what a huge problem it really is. This book made me ponder that more than I would have otherwise.
I'm tempted to go back and page through the book to see how many times a similar phrase pops up. It does seem like Joe was told to be careful more often than usual in this book. And with good reason, too.
I was a little disturbed by the fact that was involved, and that they even tried to kill Frank and Joe. I don't think that's sending out a very positive image to children.
Despite that detail, I enjoyed the book. It was certainly thought-provoking, as far as illegal CD-burning is concerned. I never realized what a huge problem it really is. This book made me ponder that more than I would have otherwise.
May 23, 2015
You can't really write a review on this book. It was extremely fast paced. Its a children's book and it good if you need a light read when you do not want to do some serious thinking. Thats exactly what it is. Frank and Joe have defined characters. The plot was extremely good. I would't have realised how strict the copyright laws are and its makes a lot of kids aware of what they are doing even if they don't realise they are doing something illegal. I guess thats it. The villain was unexpected. I mean a teacher!!! Who would've thought. So anyways overall it was a good book.
July 4, 2022
Loved it! Frank and Joe are so awesome! <3
***Updated Review***
After procrastinating for a long time on rereading a favorite Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book, I'm so glad to finally have the courage to pick up one of my favorite Hardy Boys book, UB #6 Burned.
This installment of the Hardy Boys UB series follows the Hardy brothers as they investigate the person behind the illegal international CD-burning operation.
Full review at My Blog
***Updated Review***
After procrastinating for a long time on rereading a favorite Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book, I'm so glad to finally have the courage to pick up one of my favorite Hardy Boys book, UB #6 Burned.
This installment of the Hardy Boys UB series follows the Hardy brothers as they investigate the person behind the illegal international CD-burning operation.
Full review at My Blog
June 26, 2010
This book was very exciting, and involved a lot of violence and accusitions. A must read for Hardy Boys fans!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2019
When I first read Hardy Boys, I think I was in class 5, I had such a crush on Frank Hardy. I liked the brainy one over the brawny one and that sums up my first impression of Hardy Boys.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
February 24, 2020
this book is about 2 high school students, Joe and Frank Hardy, who are undercover agents for ATAC, who need to find a way to catch a CD burning mastermind. he burns CD's illegally.
i like the book because it is not too detailed or not enough detail and i don't like it because if one of the brothers is in a deadly situation at the end of a chapter it just goes to the next one and i don't know if he was fine.
i would recommend it to people who aren't fast readers or who likes mystery novels
i like the book because it is not too detailed or not enough detail and i don't like it because if one of the brothers is in a deadly situation at the end of a chapter it just goes to the next one and i don't know if he was fine.
i would recommend it to people who aren't fast readers or who likes mystery novels
July 15, 2021
A little dated (not the book's fault, obviously!) but a fun mystery with strong characterization nonetheless. Somehow, my library never had these when I was into the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew growing up, so it's fun to find them on Hoopla.
December 16, 2021
Loved the action in this book. The only thing I don't get was the story felt like it started in the middle of something (which it did). so I was a Lil confused does the previous book explain the way this one began?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2017
I loved this book...Although we could guess the climax a bit, it was totally unexpected...
January 11, 2011
A friend gave this book to me as a joke, but I needed something to read on my short flight home last night, so I gave it a try.
I had to remind myself that, although the main characters are in high school, the book is meant for younger kids. If I was in high school I would think these boys were total dorks, and I would have probably hated them if they were real. I had to take myself back to a time when I was reading my Nancy Drew collection. That's right, I had all of them. It was probably in my 4th and 6th grade years, and at the time I thought Nancy was just the bee's knees. Now day's I'd probably think she was an annoying brat who always sticks her nose where it doesn't belong while driving her convertible all around town.
So this book did 2 things for me.
1.) Reminded me of what it was like to be a kid and read books about inspiring teenagers who were do-gooders.
2.) Gave me something to take my mind off of my fear of flying.
I had to remind myself that, although the main characters are in high school, the book is meant for younger kids. If I was in high school I would think these boys were total dorks, and I would have probably hated them if they were real. I had to take myself back to a time when I was reading my Nancy Drew collection. That's right, I had all of them. It was probably in my 4th and 6th grade years, and at the time I thought Nancy was just the bee's knees. Now day's I'd probably think she was an annoying brat who always sticks her nose where it doesn't belong while driving her convertible all around town.
So this book did 2 things for me.
1.) Reminded me of what it was like to be a kid and read books about inspiring teenagers who were do-gooders.
2.) Gave me something to take my mind off of my fear of flying.
July 8, 2009
Pretty thin stuff here and what a school teacher would be doing selling pirated CDs and presumably making a lot of money, while still actually teaching, is a matter best left to the author to explain. He's doing it on an international scale apparently.
I suspect the old Hardy Boys books were much better, although not having grown up in America I never read a one. The rating is mine because in terms of this kind of thing Sean is far from qualified to express an opinion just yet. Even he prefers the Secret Seven and Famous Five to this, as do I.
Poor and possibly a blight on what is otherwise a well-loved pair of characters.
I suspect the old Hardy Boys books were much better, although not having grown up in America I never read a one. The rating is mine because in terms of this kind of thing Sean is far from qualified to express an opinion just yet. Even he prefers the Secret Seven and Famous Five to this, as do I.
Poor and possibly a blight on what is otherwise a well-loved pair of characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2015
Review #3
Burned, a Hardy Boys Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon, is a story full of cliff hangers designed to keep you reading. Such as, “And that’s when the lizard bit me.” entices the reader to read the next chapter to find out what happens to the characters. The setting revolves around the town of Bayport, home of the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe. Burned, although short, is a perfect novel for mystery fans. I find myself among those who like to read the Hardy Boys series because they are great books and have fast moving plots. 170 pages.
Burned, a Hardy Boys Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon, is a story full of cliff hangers designed to keep you reading. Such as, “And that’s when the lizard bit me.” entices the reader to read the next chapter to find out what happens to the characters. The setting revolves around the town of Bayport, home of the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe. Burned, although short, is a perfect novel for mystery fans. I find myself among those who like to read the Hardy Boys series because they are great books and have fast moving plots. 170 pages.
January 13, 2016
My 9 year old, who generally doesn't like reading, told me that I HAD to read this book. I hadn't read a Hardy Boys book in years (probably since I was in 4th or 5th grade). This is a new, "modern" series. In true Hardy Boys tradition, they followed false leads, wore cool clothes, rode motorcycles, and got knocked out way more times than is actually believable. So while I enjoyed having something to discuss with my kid, I don't think I'll be running out to get the rest of the series.
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May 29, 2008This book is interesting because the mission they are doing is funny and fun my favorite part is when Mr.Tom Start saw joe and frank and he opened his mouth and turned red then he yelled ge out of here it was halirous
June 9, 2011
Three years later, I don't remember much, so I'm probably being generous with my 2.5 - 3.0 rating.
April 25, 2012
This entire book is basically just a long lecture against bootlegging CDs. :-/
January 25, 2013
Best thing in the undercover brother series is that they have light humorous content that keeps the book very lively and interesting.
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