The Hardy Boys mysteries, 1927-1979 : a cultural and literary history / Mark Connelly.

Author/creator Connelly, Mark, 1951-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2008.
Descriptionviii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930--Characters. --Hardy Boys.
Stratemeyer Syndicate.
Hardy Boys (Fictitious characters)
Children's literature in series--History and criticism.
Children's stories, American--History and criticism.
Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
Children--Books and reading. --United States. --History. --20th century.
Literature and society--United States. --History. --20th century.

Abstract "This book follows the development of the Hardy Boys series through 1979. Includes the writing of Stratemeyer and McFarlane; the Cold War and the disco age; race, class, gender; family values; law and order; and action rather than violence. Appendices provide a bibliography of Hardy Boys books, opening lines from 20 novels, and selected "Hardyisms.""--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 243-250) and index.
LCCN 2008028811
ISBN9780786433865 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper)
ISBN0786433868 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PS 3537.T817 Z595 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold