The Mysterious Caravan

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name = The Mysterious Caravan
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author = Franklin W. Dixon
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country = United States
language = English
series = The Hardy Boys
genre = Detective, Mystery novel
publisher = Grosset & Dunlap
release_date = 1975
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages = 182 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-448-08954-8
preceded_by = The Clue of the Hissing Serpent
followed_by = The Witchmaster's Key

"The Mysterious Caravan" is Volume 54 in the original The Hardy Boys book series published by Grosset & Dunlap.

Plot summary

On a winter vacation in Jamaica, the Hardy Boys begin a dangerous adventure when an ancient bronze death mask is discovered near their beach house. The case takes them from Jamaica to their hometown of Bayport to Casablanca to Marrakesh. They meet William along the way, a kind African who is willing to help them uncover secrets of the mask, which they find out is Jamaican property.

Conclusion

William scares off the enemies of the Hardy Boys in Swahili, telling them he is an even powerful Juju man then theirs and eventually Mr. Hardy comes after Frank and Joe thought they were dead. Back at the Celliers', they celebrate and Christine, the gorgeous, black-haired teen lets the Hardys call home to their worrying mother and Aunt Gertrude. William even receives a wild dog as a present for saving the Hardys from the predicament.

Main Characters

Joe Hardy-The son of Fenton Hardy and a popular, hard-hitting detective. He solves cases with his brother, Frank.

Frank Hardy-The son of Fenton Hardy and a popular, hard-hitting detective. He solves cases with his brother, Joe.

Callie Shaw-Frank's girlfriend.

Iola Morton-Joe's girlfriend and Chet's sister.

Chet Morton-Chet is Frank and Joe's plump friend. He helps them solve the case of the Mysterious Caravan.

William-Joe and Frank's new friend. He is kidnapped by Fenton's old enemies unless the Hardys and they can negotiate. William knows much of Jamaican history, including the mask's itself.

Mrs. Morton-Chet, Iola, and Callie's mother.

Mr. Morton-Chet, Iola, and Callie's father.

Fenton Hardy-Joe and Frank's father. Joe and Frank inherited his intellect and followed their father, but for their own reasons.

Mrs. Hardy-Joe and Frank's mother. She does not specialize in cases.

Gertrude Hardy-Fenton's sister. She has a knack for solving cases, identical to her brother's, Fenton Hardy.

Christine Cellier-A very unbelievably gorgeous, black-haired teen who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Celler. She helps the Hardys and Chet solve the Mysterious Caravan mystery.

Mrs. Cellier-Mother of Christine Cellier.

Mr. Cellier-Father of Christine Cellier. He raised her well and is a professor also.