Running on Empty (Hardy Boys novel) facts for kids
| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Brian Kotzky |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys casebook series |
| Genre | Detective, Mystery novel |
| Published | February 1990 Simon Pulse |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-671-67484-7 (first edition, paperback) |
| OCLC | 20967355 |
| Preceded by | The Dead Season |
| Followed by | Danger Zone |
Running on Empty is an exciting mystery book, the 36th story in the popular Hardy Boys series. It's a young adult novel written by Franklin W. Dixon and was first published in 1990 by Simon Pulse. In this adventure, the famous detective brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, must find their missing friend, Chet Morton. They even go undercover to solve the case!
The Mystery Begins
The story kicks off when Chet Morton's awesome Corvette car is stolen! Thieves manage to start it without a key and drive it away. Chet tries to follow them, hoping to get his car back. But then, something even worse happens: Chet himself is kidnapped!
Frank and Joe on the Case
When their friend goes missing, Frank and Joe Hardy jump into action. They start looking for Chet's kidnappers. The brothers decide to try and join the groups of car thieves. They hope to find clues about Chet's disappearance this way.
Undercover Investigation
As they dig deeper, the Hardy Boys uncover a secret "chop shop" operation. This is a place where stolen cars, like Camaros, Caddys, and Corvettes, are taken apart. Their parts are then sold illegally. Frank and Joe put themselves in serious danger to find Chet and stop this criminal ring. It's a race against time to save their friend and bring the car thieves to justice!
