The Secret of Wildcat Swamp - Hardy Boys Mystery 031

The Secret of Wildcat Swamp - Hardy Boys Mystery 031An invitation from Cap Bailey, science teacher at Bayport High, to accompany him out West to Wildcat Swamp on an archaeological expedition triggers off a series of dangerous events for Frank and Joe Hardy. On their way West the boys and Cap have a near-fatal accident in a private plane which has been sabotaged. Though warned to leave the area, Frank, Joe, and Cap doggedly remain until they have caught the cunning ex-convicts they are up against in this swift-paced adventure. An invitation from Cap Bailey, science teacher at Bayport High, to accompany him out West to Wildcat Swamp on an archaeological expedition triggers off a series of dangerous events for Frank and Joe Hardy. Just before they leave, a ruthless criminal breaks out of prison. Their famous detective father, who is tracking down a gang of freight-train robbers, suspects the escapee is part of the gang. Investigation leads him to believe that the robbers might be hiding out in Wildcat Swamp! On their way West the boys and Cap have a near fatal accident in a private plane which has been sabotaged. When they start digging for fossils, a giant boulder comes hurtling straight toward them as if guided by an invisible hand. Though warned to leave the area, Frank Joe, and Cap doggedly remain until they have caught the cunning ex-convicts they are up against in this swift-paced adventure. An invitation from Cap Bailey, science teacher at Bayport High, to accompany him out West to Wildcat Swamp on an archaeological expedition triggers off a series of dangerous events for Frank and Joe Hardy. Author: Franklin W. Dixon Reading Level: Ages 8 to 14 years Publisher: Penguin Group USA Format: Hardcover, 180 pages ISBN: 9780448089317 Prison break Escape by train A hazardous take-off Fingerprint tip Into perilous country Deadly danger Skeletons and schemes Ordered out Lost! Three odd letters Underground snare Ambush --An icy dungeon Thieves' camp The wreck The rough ride A friendly outlaw Trapped! To the rescue The roundup "An archaeological expedition in the West turns into a desperate attempt to capture robbers and an escaped convict."-- (Source of summary not specified) "IF SOMEBODY doesn't toss a mystery our way, fel, we may actually be swimming in this pool one of these days"