The House on the Cliff · Character

Biff Hooper

A friend of the Hardys, athletic and helpful.

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Also known as Biff Hooper, Biff

First appearance: The Haunted House

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Typical healthy American lad; rides behind Joe; shares stories about the Polucca place.

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In The Haunted House: Typical healthy American lad; rides behind Joe; shares stories about the Polucca place. Later, in The Storm:…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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The Haunted House
Typical healthy American lad; rides behind Joe; shares stories about the Polucca place.
The Storm
Reluctantly stays behind when the others return, but is locked in with the group.
III: Empty Tool Boxes
Helps break the window boards, urges everyone to hurry out.
The Chase in the Bay
Agrees with Jerry that the house is too dangerous and leaves with Chet and Jerry.
The Cap on the Peg
Part of the search party, accompanies Joe on the left side of the lane.
The Mystery Explained
Inquires about the prisoner in the cellar.

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