The Hooded Hawk Mystery

In 'The Hooded Hawk Mystery,' teenage detectives Frank and Joe Hardy are drawn into a complex case when a gifted peregrine falcon unexpectedly brings down a homing pigeon carrying valuable rubies. These gems are linked to a ransom paid for Tava Nayyar, a kidnapped student from India, who remains captive despite the payment. The Hardy Boys embark on a thrilling quest to locate Tava and expose a large-scale smuggling ring bringing 'aliens from India' into the United States. This classic mystery adventure, part of the enduring Hardy Boys series, offers a fast-paced plot filled with suspense and problem-solving, suitable for readers aged 8 to 11 who enjoy detective stories and action.

A trained peregrine falcon that the young detectives receive as a gift involves them in an exciting mystery. Imagine their astonishment when the swift-flying falcon brings down a homing pigeon carrying two precious rubies! Startling events that ensue indicate the gems are part of a ransom that has been paid for the release of the kidnapped student from India, who had come to the United States to complete his education. But Tava Nayyar, the son of a wealthy industrialist, is still being held captive. Hoping to find the clue to Tava's whereabouts, the Hardys try to track down the owner of the ruby-bearing pigeon. Their every move, however, is thwarted by the dangerous criminals not only involved in the kidnapping, but also in the large-scale smuggling of aliens from India into the United States. How Frank and Joe eventually outwit their adversaries climaxes this thrill-packed mystery adventure. - Flyleaf.