The Mysterious Caravan facts for kids
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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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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1975 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 182 pp |
| ISBN | 0-448-08954-8 |
| OCLC | 1527252 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Mu |
| Preceded by | The Clue of the Hissing Serpent |
| Followed by | The Witchmaster's Key |
The Mysterious Caravan is the 54th book in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series. These popular books are published by Grosset & Dunlap.
This exciting mystery was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Andrew E. Svenson in 1975.
The Story's Adventure
While on a winter vacation in Jamaica, the famous detective brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, stumble upon a big mystery. They find an ancient bronze mask near their beach house. This discovery quickly pulls them into a dangerous adventure!
Their search for answers takes them from sunny Jamaica all the way to their hometown of Bayport. Then, their journey continues across the ocean to exciting cities like Casablanca and Marrakesh in Morocco. Along the way, they meet a helpful man named William. He is from Jamaica and knows a lot about the mask's history. The boys soon learn that the mask is a very important piece of Jamaican history.
William helps the Hardy Boys by scaring off some of their enemies. He uses the Swahili language to make them think he is a powerful Juju man. Later, Frank and Joe's father, Fenton Hardy, joins them. Everyone celebrates back at the Celliers' home. Christine, a helpful teen who also assisted in the case, lets the Hardys call their worried mother. They all enjoy dinner with Aunt Gertrude. William even receives a special Basenji dog as a thank-you gift for helping the Hardys out of trouble.
Who's Who in the Mystery
This book features many familiar faces from the Hardy Boys series, along with some new friends.
The Hardy Family
- Joe Hardy - He is one of the two main detective brothers. Joe is known for being strong and quick-thinking. He solves mysteries with his brother, Frank.
- Frank Hardy - The other detective brother. Frank is often the more thoughtful one, but he sometimes has trouble trusting others, even Joe. He works with Joe to solve cases.
- Fenton Hardy - Frank and Joe's father. He is a very famous detective himself. His sons learned a lot from him and followed in his footsteps.
- Mrs. Hardy - Frank and Joe's mother. She is not involved in solving cases, but she cares deeply about her family.
- Gertrude Hardy - Fenton's sister and the boys' aunt. She is also quite clever at solving puzzles, just like her brother and nephews. Aunt Gertrude is proud of their detective skills but often reminds them about the dangers of their job.
Friends and Allies
- Callie Shaw - She is Frank's girlfriend and a good friend to the Hardy Boys.
- Iola Morton - Joe's girlfriend and Chet's sister. She is also a good friend to the Hardy Boys.
- Chet Morton - Frank and Joe's loyal and often hungry friend. Chet is always ready to help them, even if it means getting into a bit of trouble.
- William Ellis - A kind man from Jamaica whom Joe and Frank meet during their vacation. He knows a lot about Jamaican history, including the secrets of the mysterious mask. William is kidnapped by Fenton's old enemies, which adds to the danger.
- Mrs. Morton - Chet and Iola's mother.
- Mr. Morton - Chet and Iola's father.
- Christine Cellier - A smart and helpful teenager who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cellier. She plays an important role in helping the Hardy Boys and Chet solve the mystery of the caravan.
- Mrs. Cellier - Christine Cellier's mother.
- Mr. Henri Cellier - Christine Cellier's father. He is a professor and has raised Christine well.
