Scavenger Hunt Heist is an entry in the Hardy Boys Clue Book series, aimed at younger readers. Frank and Joe Hardy are participating in a local scavenger hunt when the fun is ruined by a crime—a valuable item that was supposed to be the final prize is stolen. The mystery hinges on the fact that the thief must have been someone participating in the hunt, using the game itself as a perfect distraction for the heist. Frank and Joe must use the hunt's clues, interview the other competitors, and retrace the trail to find the hidden prize and the culprit who turned a fun game into a crime scene.
