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When French‑Canadian trapper Caribou Caron discovers a Viking rune stone near Great Slave Lake, he attempts to sell it to a museum official, only for the artifact to be grabbed by thieves. Frank and Joe Hardy, accompanied by their friend Chet Morton, embark on a perilous journey across the lake‑lined wilderness of the Canadian Northwest. Using deduction and resilience, they track the criminals, confront dangerous obstacles, and ultimately protect the precious stone from being used to locate hidden treasure—while racing against time and the threat of a stampeding herd of buffalo. The adventure showcases the Hardy brothers’ classic detective teamwork in a rugged, remote setting.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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