I used to read the Hardy Boys as I like to say it, ’’back in the day’’. I still like the Hardy Boys. I think these are very imaginative, creative stories that appeal to one’s imagination and better one’s reading skills. These are a must read for any child in say 5th, 6th, or even 7th grade. These stories are unlike any detective stories ever, because the detectives are amateurs who are extremely skilled at what they do. You might really like this if you like action books or say the Nancy Drew series, although I personally think Nancy Drew is a sissy :). I think the Hardy Boys series is still unparallelled and I dont think any other characters, even Harry Potter himself, can ever take the place of Joe and Frank Hardy and their faithful friend Chet.