Tour of Danger facts for kids

Tour of Danger is an exciting mystery novel that brings together two famous detective duos: Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. This book is part of the "Supermystery" series, where Nancy, Frank, and Joe team up to solve big cases. It was first published in 1992.

Unraveling the Mystery in Japan

Nancy Drew's Pearl Case

Nancy Drew travels to Japan for a two-week tour. While there, she gets involved in a puzzling mystery. An older woman is accused of trying to smuggle valuable pearls hidden inside a souvenir vase. Nancy believes the woman is innocent. She starts to investigate, hoping to find the real truth behind the strange situation.

Nancy soon discovers a very unusual and secret plan. It seems much bigger than just a few pearls. She works hard to piece together the clues and understand what is really going on.

The Hardy Boys' Tech Trouble

At the same time, Frank and Joe Hardy are also in Japan. They are working for a company called Amsa Incorporated. Their mission is to investigate a case for a high-tech business. This company's new products have been stolen. Even worse, these stolen items are now being sold in the United States, but with the Amsa company's name on them.

Frank and Joe need to figure out who stole the products and how they ended up being sold under a different name. They follow the clues to uncover the people responsible for this tricky theft.

Detectives Unite

As Nancy, Frank, and Joe work on their separate cases, they realize something important. Their mysteries are connected! The clues from Nancy's pearl case seem to link up with the Hardy Boys' stolen tech products.

Because their cases are related, these three teen detectives decide to join forces. By working together, they hope to solve both mysteries faster. They combine their skills and clues to uncover the full story behind the strange events happening in Japan.

Video Game Connection

The book Tour of Danger also inspired a popular video game. The 23rd game in the Nancy Drew series, called Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge, is based on this novel. It is a point-and-click adventure game, which means players solve puzzles by clicking on objects and exploring different scenes. This game also includes ideas from another Nancy Drew book, The Thirteenth Pearl.