The Hardy Boys Secret Files #5: A Monster of a Mystery — Paperback | Franklin W. Dixon / Aladdin (2023) | Operation: Morph Spork

Morpho the Morph Monster is coming to Bayport — and Frank and Joe Hardy are first in line. But right before the fan event kicks off, Morpho’s most prized possession goes missing: his Morph Spork, the special tool he uses to eat people’s brains. If the Spork isn’t found by end of day, the whole event gets canceled. It’s up to Frank and Joe to crack The Hardy Boys Secret Files #5: A Monster of a Mystery before Bayport Comix loses its biggest day ever.

What's Included:

• 📖 Single paperback chapter book — bagged for protection
• 🎁 Exclusive Hardy Boys comic strip printed inside

Book Details:

• 🏆 By Franklin W. Dixon | Illustrated by Scott Burroughs | Series: The Hardy Boys Secret Files, #5
• ⚡ Publisher: Aladdin — an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division | Aladdin paperback edition: April 2023
• 📸 ISBN: 978-1-6659-4884-5 | EAN-13: 9781665948845 | Text © 2011 Simon & Schuster, Inc. | Illustrations © 2011 Scott Burroughs
• 🎮 Case: Operation: Morph Spork — Morpho the Morph Monster’s Spork goes missing at a Bayport fan event
• 📅 Single paperback — bagged for protection

Why Collectors Love It:

The Hardy Boys Secret Files series is the early-reader entry point into the Hardy Boys universe — shorter chapters, bigger illustrations, and cases that are genuinely fun without being dumbed down. Book #5 is a standout because it leans into comic book culture: the whole mystery revolves around a fan convention at Bayport Comix, a fictional comics character with a devoted following, and a missing artifact that only Frank and Joe can track down. Scott Burroughs’ illustrations are bright and expressive, and the exclusive comic strip bonus inside is the kind of extra that makes these editions worth hunting down. The 2023 Aladdin reprint is a clean, modern edition of a story that holds up perfectly for young mystery fans.

Condition Notes:

Used paperback — shows normal wear consistent with its age. Light cover wear, spine intact, interior clean. Bagged for protection. Please review photos for specific condition details.

Perfect For: Hardy Boys fans young and old, early chapter book mystery collectors, Scott Burroughs illustration enthusiasts, and anyone who thinks a Morph Spork is a perfectly reasonable thing to report stolen.