The House on the Cliff by Franklin W. Dixon

In "The House on the Cliff" by Franklin W. Dixon, the Hardy boys, Frank and Joe, along with their friends Chet, Jerry, and Biff, embark on a motorcycle adventure to explore the infamous Polucca house, rumored to be haunted after its owner, Felix Polucca, was brutally murdered. As they approach the dilapidated mansion, they are met with an eerie atmosphere and unsettling stories about the place. Despite initial fears, the boys decide to investigate further. Their exploration is interrupted by a terrifying shriek from the upper floors, causing some to flee in fear. However, Frank and Joe, driven by their detective instincts, choose to return to uncover the mystery, especially as a storm brews, forcing them back into the house for shelter. The story unfolds with themes of bravery, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth amidst supernatural legends.

By Franklin W. Dixon · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Young Adult · 25 chapters · 49,633 words

First lines

Three powerful motorcycles sped along the shore road that leads from the city of Bayport, skirting Barmet Bay, on the Atlantic coast. It was a bright Saturday morning in June, and although the city sweltered in the heat, cool breezes blew in from the bay.

Two of the motorcycles carried an extra passenger. All the cyclists were boys of about fifteen and sixteen years of age and all five were students at the Bayport high school. They were enjoying their Saturday holiday by this outing, glad of the chance to get away from the torrid warmth of the city for a few hours.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Franklin W. Dixon
• Date: 1932 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Young Adult, Thriller, Fiction
• Length: 49,633 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 1,616 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mystery related to the house on the cliff.
• Adventure — The characters engage in adventurous activities while uncovering secrets.
• Young Adult — The book targets a young adult audience with relatable themes and characters.
• Thriller — The story contains suspenseful elements that create tension and excitement.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Detective Fiction · Teen Fiction · Classic Novel · Young Adult Literature · Coming of Age · Friendship · Loyalty · Suspense · Plot Twist

Contents

• The Haunted House
• The Storm
• Empty Tool Boxes
• The Chase in the Bay
• The Rescue
• Snackley
• Bound and Gagged
• The Stolen Witness
• The Strange Message
• The Vain Search
• The Cap on the Peg
• Pointed Questions
• A Plan of Attack
• Private Property
• Smugglers
• The Secret Passage
• The Chamber in the Cliff
• A Startling Discovery
• Captured
• Dire Threats
• Quick Work
• Into the Haunted House
• Rescue
• The Roundup
• The Mystery Explained

More by Franklin W. Dixon

• Hunting for Hidden Gold (1938)
• The Missing Chums (1927)
• The Mystery of Cabin Island (1939)
• The Secret of the Caves (1935)
• The Secret of the Old Mill (1930)
• The Shore Road Mystery (1939)
• The Tower Treasure (1927)
• The Great Airport Mystery
• All works by Franklin W. Dixon