The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
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The Mystery of the Chinese Junk | |
Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The Hardy Boys |
Genre(s) | Detective, Mystery novel |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Publication date | December 1, 1959 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 192 pp |
ISBN | NA |
Preceded by | The Mystery at Devil's Paw |
Followed by | Mystery of the Desert Giant |
The Mystery of the Chinese Junk is Volume 39 in the original The Hardy Boys book series published by Grosset & Dunlap.
[edit] Plot summary
The Hardys purchase a Chinese junk named the Hai Hau to ferry passengers to Rocky Isle and make some extra money. Four mysterious men also are interested in the boat because of treasure hidden within.
[edit] Television adaptation
The book was adapted into a 1967 television pilot of the same name (it was not picked up), scripted by Richard Murphy and directed by Larry Peerce. Tim Matheson and Richard Gates (as Rick Gates) starred as Joe and Frank Hardy, respectively. Teri Garr played Susie, and Jan-Michael Vincent (as Mike Vincent) played Tony Prito.
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