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Four Against Darkness

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Four Against Darkness is a solitaire dungeon-delving game. No miniatures are needed. All you need...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Hunting for Hidden Gold in Books

Apr 25, 2020

Hunting for Hidden Gold

Franklin W. Dixon | 1963 | Children, Mystery

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Thieves and Gold Out West

When their dad requests their help, Frank and Joe Hardy are only too happy to jump on a plane to Montana. Fenton Hardy is on the trail of a gang of thieves, but before they leave, Frank and Joe also hear about some gold that’s been lost in the area for years. With danger attacking even before they land in Montana, the brothers have to figure out who the mole in town in, where the gang is hiding, and possibly find time for a treasure hunt. Can they do it?

It’s fun to revisit these characters even as an adult. The action starts almost immediately and never really lets up, not that I’m complaining. There was even one part of the plot that the Hardys couldn’t figure out right away, which was a nice change. The characters are thin, and we don’t see much of the usual supporting players. There are definitely some dated references, but as long as kids know the book is older, they should be fine with it. I know I had fun revisiting these characters.