The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior facts for kids
First edition
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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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1964 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 178 pp |
| Preceded by | The Viking Symbol Mystery |
| Followed by | The Haunted Fort |
The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior is the 43rd book in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series. It was published by Grosset & Dunlap.
This exciting mystery was written in 1964 for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Harriet S. Adams. She was the daughter of Edward Stratemeyer, who created the Hardy Boys series.
Plot Summary
A Mysterious Message
The story begins with a very strange and mysterious handwritten will. This will belongs to a world traveler who has passed away. His instructions are clear but puzzling: a "valuable object" must be given to its rightful owner. This owner is described as a "descendant of an Aztec warrior."
Frank and Joe Hardy, our young detectives, have many questions. What is this valuable object? Where is it hidden? Who is the owner, and where can they find him? Their only clue is the name of a complete stranger: Roberto Hermosa. They hope he can help them find the answers.
Adventure in Mexico
As Frank and Joe begin their search, they face many challenges. An unknown, sneaky group tries to stop them. The boys receive threats and even suffer attacks. But Frank and Joe are brave and determined. They follow clue after clue on their big adventure.
Their mission is to find the living descendant of the powerful Aztec nation. The Aztecs were an ancient people who once ruled a large part of Mexico. The hunt takes the boys to many interesting places. They visit a busy marketplace in Mexico City. They also explore the amazing Pyramids at Teotihuacan.
Solving the Mystery
The adventure continues to the tombs of Oaxaca. Here, Chet Morton, the Hardy boys' good friend, gets into serious trouble. He is almost buried alive because of a dangerous trick!
It takes a lot of courage and clever thinking for Frank and Joe to solve the case. They must outsmart their enemies. They also need to figure out the fascinating secrets hidden in the mysterious will. Can they find the Aztec warrior's descendant and the valuable object before it's too late?
