High Stakes (Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys) facts for kids

High Stakes is an exciting Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Supermystery novel. It was published in 1996. This book brings together two famous detective teams for one big adventure!

What is the Story About?

The story begins in Saratoga, New York. A rich young woman named Eileen Reed lives there. She enjoys the beautiful horse farms and the company of other important people. But then, something bad happens. Her fiancé, Jimmy English, is wrongly accused of a small crime. He then disappears.

Nancy Drew is staying at the Reed family's horse farm. She decides to help solve the mystery of Jimmy's disappearance. At the same time, the Hardy Boys are also in town. They have a special job: protecting a valuable young horse named Goldenrod. This horse is a thoroughbred yearling, which means it's a young racehorse. Goldenrod is going to be sold at a big horse auction. The Hardys need to keep it safe from any dangers.

Before the auction, a serious event happens at a fancy party. This event seems to connect Nancy's case with the Hardy Boys' mission. The two detective teams realize they need to work together. They must share what they know and combine their skills. Time is running out, and they need to solve both mysteries before it's too late!