Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon

The story follows two teenage brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, who are eager to assist their father, Fenton Hardy, an internationally renowned detective. When their father is called to investigate a case involving stolen gold in a remote Montana mining camp called Lucky Bottom, the boys are left behind, feeling restless and wishing to join him. However, they soon receive a telegram from their father, requesting their immediate presence. The boys embark on a journey to Chicago, where they encounter a series of misadventures, including being tricked onto the wrong train by a man named Mr. Hopkins, who is later revealed to be connected to the criminal gang their father is investigating. After a series of close calls, including a confrontation with wolves in an abandoned mine, they manage to escape and eventually reach Lucky Bottom. Once in Lucky Bottom, they learn about the notorious Black Pepper and his gang, who are suspected of stealing gold from miners, including a man named Bart Dawson. The Hardy boys discover that Dawson had hidden the gold after a violent confrontation with the gang, and they are determined to recover it. They face numerous challenges, including being captured by members of Black Pepper's gang, but they manage to outsmart their captors and uncover the hidden gold. Throughout their adventure, the boys demonstrate their resourcefulness and bravery, ultimately recovering the stolen gold and capturing Black Pepper. They return to their father, who is recovering from an injury, and share their findings. The story concludes with the promise of a reward for their efforts, as well as the resolution of the mystery surrounding the stolen gold and the fate of Bart Dawson and his partners. The Hardy boys' determination and cleverness shine through as they navigate danger and deception in their quest for justice.

By Franklin W. Dixon · First published 1938 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Young Adult · 24 chapters · 51,290 words

First lines

"A fortune in hidden gold! That certainly sounds mighty interesting."

Frank Hardy folded up the letter he had just been reading aloud to his brother.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Franklin W. Dixon
• Date: 1938 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Young Adult, Action, Detective Fiction
• Length: 51,290 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 1,491 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot revolves around a quest for hidden treasure, embodying the essence of adventure.
• Mystery — The story involves solving clues and uncovering secrets related to the hidden gold.
• Young Adult — The target audience is primarily young adults, featuring teenage protagonists.
• Action — The narrative includes action-packed sequences as characters pursue their goal.

Tags

Mystery · Adventure · Thriller · Detective · Juvenile Fiction · Classic Novel · Young Adult Literature · Coming of Age · Friendship · Loyalty · Perseverance · Problem Solving

Contents

• In the Storm
• A Call for Help
• Jadbury Wilson
• A Tale of the West
• Con Riley under Fire
• A Message from Montana
• In the Windy City
• The Second Stranger
• The Escape
• On Guard
• Fenton Hardy's Story
• The Cave-In
• In the Depths of the Earth
• Attacked by the Outlaws
• The Trap
• Information
• The Outlaw's Notebook
• The Blizzard
• The Lone Tree
• Down the Shaft
• Underground
• Black Pepper
• The Capture
• Bart Dawson Explains

More by Franklin W. Dixon

• The House on the Cliff (1932)
• The Missing Chums (1927)
• The Mystery of Cabin Island (1939)
• The Secret of the Caves (1935)
• The Secret of the Old Mill (1930)
• The Shore Road Mystery (1939)
• The Tower Treasure (1927)
• The Great Airport Mystery
• All works by Franklin W. Dixon