Mystery Train (Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys) facts for kids
Mystery Train is an exciting book that brings together two famous detective teams: Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. It's a special kind of story called a "Supermystery" because it features both Nancy and the Hardy Boys working on the same case! This book was first published in 1990.
The Mystery Begins
In Mystery Train, Nancy Drew, her friend Bess Marvin, and the Hardy Boys (Frank and Joe) team up for a thrilling adventure. They are trying to solve the "Comstock Diamond Case." This is a big mystery about a stolen diamond that no one has been able to find. There's even a huge reward of $25,000 for anyone who can solve it!
A Train Full of Clues
To crack the case, the young detectives decide to follow the original trail of the thief. This means they all board a long train journey from Chicago all the way to San Francisco. They hope to find clues along the way.
Danger on the Tracks
But this isn't just a simple trip! Soon, things get very dangerous. A mysterious person starts to cause trouble on the train. This person tries to sabotage the train, making the case even more challenging and risky. Nancy, Frank, and Joe must work together to find out who is behind these dangerous acts. They need to solve the mystery and make sure the person responsible is caught. They face a person who tries to take people, someone who steals, and a person who tries to damage things.
Video Game Adaptation
The book Mystery Train also inspired a popular video game! The game is called Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon. It's the 13th game in the Nancy Drew point-and-click adventure game series made by Her Interactive. While the game is not exactly the same as the book, it uses some of the same ideas and themes.
