Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Hardy Boys #13
Scott Lobdell · 2008
68/100
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The Papercutz Hardy Boys graphic novels are a reliably fun visual entry point for middle-grade readers who find prose chapters daunting, and a stunt-competition setting gives the mystery real kinetic energy. The formula is dependable but thin — don't expect surprises — and readers new to the series may stumble without context. A solid series pick for existing fans; not the place to start if you're new to Hardy Boys.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety88
substance60
craft66
originality55
accuracy82
hype75
age-fit82
human-eye65
Penny’s verdict68
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