The Mystery of the Chinese Junk facts for kids
Original 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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December 1, 1959 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 184 pages |
| Preceded by | The Mystery at Devil's Paw |
| Followed by | Mystery of the Desert Giant |
The Mystery of the Chinese Junk is the 39th book in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series. It was published by Grosset & Dunlap. This exciting mystery was written in 1959 for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. The author was James Duncan Lawrence, who also wrote many of the Tom Swift Jr. books.
Contents
What is the Story About?
The Hardy Boys' New Boat
Frank and Joe Hardy, two young detectives, decide to buy a Chinese boat called a junk. Its name is the Hai Hau. They plan to use the boat to take passengers to Rocky Isle. This way, they hope to earn some extra money.
A Hidden Secret on the Hai Hau
Soon, four mysterious men become very interested in the Hai Hau. They believe there is a hidden treasure inside the boat. It turns out the Hai Hau was stolen from Hong Kong. This makes the mystery even bigger!
Friends Join the Adventure
The Hardy Boys' friends, including Chet Morton and Sam Radley, join them in solving the mystery. Their Chinese-American friend, Jim Foy, also helps them out. A private detective named George Ti-Ming helps too. He is trying to find his friend's missing ship from Hong Kong.
Who Wants the Junk?
Two men, Chin Gok and Mr. Montrose, are especially keen on the junk. They are convinced the boat holds a valuable treasure. The Hardy Boys must figure out what the treasure is and why these men want it so badly.
Solving the Mystery
In the end, the Hardy Boys use their detective skills to solve the mystery of the Hai Hau. They share their rewards with their friends who helped them. Chin Gok, Mr. Montrose, and two men pretending to be coastguard members are caught. Police Chief Collig of the Bayport Police Department arrests them.
Was This Book Made into a TV Show?
Yes, The Mystery of the Chinese Junk was made into a television pilot in 1967. A pilot is a test episode for a new TV series. This one was written by Richard Murphy and directed by Larry Peerce.
Who Starred in the TV Pilot?
In the pilot, Tim Matheson played Joe Hardy, and Richard Gates (known as Rick Gates) played Frank Hardy. Teri Garr appeared as a character named Susie. Jan-Michael Vincent (as Mike Vincent) played Tony Prito. Even though it was a pilot, the show was not chosen to become a full TV series.
