{"product_id":"the-secret-of-the-hardy-boys-leslie-mcfarlane-and-the-stratemeyer-syndicate-paperback","title":"The Secret of the Hardy Boys: Leslie McFarlane and the Stratemeyer Syndicate - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarilyn S. Greenwald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor generations of readers, the Hardy Boys were the creations of the legendary Franklin W. Dixon-except Dixon never existed. Behind the iconic series stood the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a powerhouse of children's publishing, and one gifted but largely unrecognized writer: Leslie McFarlane. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of the Hardy Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed biographer Marilyn S. Greenwald uncovers the remarkable story of the man who first brought Frank and Joe Hardy to life. A young Canadian journalist with ambitions beyond formula fiction, McFarlane infused the Syndicate's rigid plots with wit, atmosphere, and narrative vitality-helping to shape one of the most enduring franchises in children's literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bound by contract and reluctant to claim authorship, McFarlane kept his role a secret for decades, receiving little financial reward for books that sold in the millions. Yet his story is far from one of regret. Drawing on extensive research, Greenwald paints a vivid portrait of a versatile writer who navigated the shifting landscape of twentieth-century media, from pulp magazines to radio and film. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rich in literary history and human insight, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of the Hardy Boys\u003c\/i\u003e is both a revealing behind-the-scenes account of a cultural phenomenon and an inspiring testament to creativity, resilience, and the quiet architects of beloved stories.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarilyn S. Greenwald, \u003c\/b\u003ea former newspaper reporter, is a professor of journalism at Ohio University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003ePauline Frederick Reporting: A Pioneering Broadcaster Covers the Cold War;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Woman of the Times: Journalism, Feminism, and the Career of Charlotte Curtis\u003c\/i\u003e (Ohio University Press), and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of the Hardy Boys: Leslie McFarlane and the Stratemeyer Syndicate\u003c\/i\u003e (Ohio University Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53525172945203,"sku":"9780821422779","price":44.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/bE3qbeOpkM9780821422779.webp?v=1783116231","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secret-of-the-hardy-boys-leslie-mcfarlane-and-the-stratemeyer-syndicate-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}