The Jungle Pyramid facts for kids
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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1977 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 180 pp |
| ISBN | 0-448-08956-4 |
| OCLC | 2746108 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Ju |
| Preceded by | The Witchmaster's Key |
| Followed by | The Firebird Rocket |
The Jungle Pyramid is an exciting mystery book, the 56th story in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series. It was published by Grosset & Dunlap.
This adventure was written in 1977 by Vincent Buranelli for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a group that created many popular children's book series.
Contents
The Mystery Begins: Stolen Gold!
The story kicks off with a puzzling crime. Someone manages to steal a lot of gold from the Wakefield Mint. The strange part? They do it without setting off any alarms! This means the thieves are very clever, and the police are stumped.
It's up to the famous teen detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy, to figure out how the gold vanished and track it down. Their adventure is just beginning!
Another Robbery and a Suspect
Soon after the mint theft, another valuable gold item is stolen. This time, it's an ancient gold artifact taken from the Early Art Museum. The alarm does go off this time, and a man named Pedro Zemog is seen running away from the museum.
Naturally, Pedro Zemog becomes the main suspect. But is he really the thief, or is there more to this mystery than meets the eye? The Hardy Boys need to find out.
Clues Lead to Europe
The boys find a mysterious note with Pedro Zemog's name on it. This clue sends them on a journey all the way to Zurich, a city in Switzerland. Someone there claims to know something important about the gold stolen from the Wakefield Mint.
Frank and Joe hope this new lead will help them piece together the puzzle and get closer to the truth about the missing gold.
Journey to Mexico and a Hidden Pyramid
Just when they think they're getting somewhere, another note appears, also with Zemog's name. This time, the clue points them towards Mexico City. The Hardy Boys follow the trail, which leads them deep into the jungle.
There, they make an incredible discovery: a hidden pyramid! Inside this ancient structure, they find a huge collection of gold coins and sculptures. Could this be where the stolen gold is hidden?
Catching the Crooks
After finding the pyramid, the Hardy Boys continue their investigation. They work hard to uncover the secret hideout of the gang responsible for all the thefts.
With some help from their father, Fenton Hardy, who is also a famous detective, Frank and Joe manage to stop the criminals. They bring the thieves to justice and solve the mystery of the stolen gold and the jungle pyramid!
