Students will need a copy of the books The Hardy Boys, written by Franklin Dixon. Please ensure books are copies released after 1959, as hothouse have been revised to eliminate racism. 

The book of the week must be read or listened to BEFORE class. Students can use their own books, library books, ebooks, or even listen to the audio books. If listening to the audiobooks, it is highly recommended that student reads independently to develop their own reading comprehension and competency.

First released in 1927, The Hardy Boys have evolved since their debut in 1927, the first thirty-eight books have been extensively revised, largely to remove depictions of ethnic stereotypes. Please be sure your student is reading a copy released after 1959! 

One of my core values is to teach children to think critically, and to apply that to everything they read. Racism or racial stereotypes are never acceptable to me, even in a fictional world. 

Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature! She holds a a PhD in pedagogy and history, with a Master’s in Cultural Studies.