The Hooded Hawk Mystery facts for kids
Original edition
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon (Charles S. Strong ) |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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January 1, 1954 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| Preceded by | The Yellow Feather Mystery |
| Followed by | The Clue in the Embers |
The Hooded Hawk Mystery is the 34th book in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series. These popular books were published by Grosset & Dunlap. This exciting mystery was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Charles S. Strong.
Interestingly, there are two versions of this book. The original story was shortened in 1971 by Priscilla Baker-Carr. This means you might find two slightly different adventures with the same title!
Unraveling The Hooded Hawk Mystery
This book follows the famous teenage detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy. They get involved in a thrilling case that takes them across the country. Their mission is to solve a kidnapping and stop a group of people who are secretly bringing people into the country from India.
The Exciting Plot
The story begins when the Hardy Boys learn about a missing Indian prince. This prince has been taken by the same group of people who are secretly bringing others into the country. The boys must find the prince and bring the criminals to justice.
An official from the Indian government helps the Hardy Boys. They send a special helper: a trained peregrine falcon. This amazing bird becomes a key part of their investigation.
The Falcon's Role
The criminals in the story use pigeons to send secret messages to each other. But the clever peregrine falcon is there to stop them! Throughout the Hardy Boys' mission, the falcon intercepts many of these messages. This helps Frank and Joe learn more about the smugglers' plans.
Solving the Case
With the help of the falcon and their own detective skills, the Hardy Boys work hard to solve the mystery. They manage to rescue the Indian prince from his captors. They also catch the group of people who were secretly bringing others into the country. This adventure creates a strong friendship between the Hardy family and the country of India.
