Puzzling questions lead the Hardys into dangerous sleuthing in the wilderness of Alaska and British Columbia. Who is trying to block the three from securing reservation on freighter ships that carry passengers? The determined efforts of Frank and Joe lead to a hazardous game of wits with a ring of slippery smugglers and to a dramatic confrontation on the high seas. Here is an exciting, action-filled mystery that will keep the reader on edge with suspense.
Score: 4. Score: 3. When the teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy are accused of the murder of their father — a detective in the small resort town of Bayport — they must team up with Nancy Drew to prove their innocence and find the real guilty party in the process in a twisting noir tale, complete with double-crosses, deceit, and dames.
Frank and Joe Hardy go undercover to investigate the mystery of the missing teens at a western camp, when things take a terrible turn for the worse! The boys fly to Zurich, Switzerland, hoping to get information at the Swiss Gold Syndicate and to find the man who has stolen a valuable ancient gold figurine from a New York museum.
And now their lives are in danger. Helping the Hardys and their friends in this bizarre mystery is William, a Jamaican boy, who flies to New York with startling news, only to be intercepted and held for ransom—the death mask! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Missing Chums, the fourth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy must save their friends from a rogue group of kidnappers.
She is a small, pretty and vivacious with brown hair and eyes. It should be noted that both Frank and Joe's "romantic" interests never pass the chaste, mutual admiration stage. Allen "Biff" Hooper Tall, muscular pal of the Boys and one of the "gang". He excels at boxing, wrestling and football. Owner of the motor boat "Envoy". He appears in most stories. Tony Prito Pal of the Boys and one of the "gang". Amiable, fearless, dark-haired son of Italian immigrants, he is the skipper of the motor boat "Napoli" owned by his father.
He spoke with an accent in the early stories but this vanished after a while. Phil Cohen Pal of the Boys and one of the "gang". A diminutive, black-haired Jewish boy, he appears in many stories. Jerry Gilroy Tall, athletic, baseball-loving pal of the Boys and one of the "gang". He appears in some stories. The early stories describe him as a somewhat slow-witted, pompous martinet, who was jealous of the Boys success.
In the later stories he evolved into "canny police officer" and friend of the boys. He appears in many stories. He was demoted to patrolman and even civilian! Officer Con Riley Slow-witted and self-important, he is often the target of pranks played by the Boys and their pals. He appears in quite a few stories.
Tom Casey Mounted Bayport policeman. He appears in a few stories, starting with He appears in 4 stories, ending in volume Dick Ames Friend of Boys. Hurd Applegate Wealthy, eccentric stamp collector and owner of the Tower Mansion.
Bates Hardy family physician. Warden Duckworth Of Delmore prison, friend of Mr. Amos Grice Elderly storekeeper. Elroy Jefferson Stamp collector and owner of Cabin Island. Sam Radley Mr. Hardy's top investigator. He appears in several stories. Jack Wayne Mr. Hardy's charter plane pilot. He appears in several of the later stories. Jadbury Wilson Former gold miner and geezer. The Sleuth The Boys' prized motor boat, purchased with the rewards earned in the first 2 volumes.
It is described as a sleek, speedy craft with smooth lines and a powerful, if at times faulty, engine. The Sleuth appears in many stories and appears to be jinxed, causing terrible storms to suddenly blow up nearly every time the Boys take her out.
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