The Vanishing Thieves facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Wanderer Books, Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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1981 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 179 pp (first edition paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-671-42292-8 (first edition paperback) |
| OCLC | 6916354 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Van |
| Preceded by | The Stone Idol |
| Followed by | The Outlaw's Silver |
The Vanishing Thieves is the 66th exciting book in The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories. It was written by Franklin W. Dixon and first published in 1981. This book takes readers on a thrilling adventure with the famous teen detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy.
Contents
About the Book
The Vanishing Thieves is part of a very popular series of mystery books. These stories are all about two brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, who solve tricky crimes. This particular book was first released by Wanderer Books. Later, Grosset & Dunlap also published it.
The Hardy Boys Series
The Hardy Boys are a pair of young detectives. They live in a town called Bayport. With their father, Fenton Hardy, who is a famous private detective, they often find themselves in dangerous situations. They use their smarts and bravery to solve mysteries. The series has been enjoyed by readers for many years.
What's the Story?
This book starts with a puzzling situation for Chet Morton, a friend of the Hardy Boys. His cousin, Vern, is on an important trip. Vern is going to California to find a very rare and valuable coin. This coin has mysteriously disappeared from his uncle's bank vault.
A Double Mystery Begins
On his way to California, Vern stops in Bayport. While he is there, something unexpected happens. His brand-new car is stolen! This creates a big problem for Vern. The Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, quickly get involved. They realize they are facing not one, but two mysteries. They need to find Vern's stolen car. They also need to help him find the missing coin.
Heading West for Clues
To solve these tricky cases, Frank and Joe decide to travel. They head all the way to the West Coast. This journey takes them into more danger. They must be very careful as they search for clues. The brothers work together to uncover the truth behind the vanishing thieves. They hope to recover both the car and the valuable coin.
