The story begins with Don and Jim Mercer eagerly preparing for a summer adventure. They are excited to spend their vacation on the sea, sailing on a small schooner called the Lassie, which belongs to their friend, Captain Bill Harmon. The Lassie is a sturdy and reliable vessel, perfect for the kind of adventures the boys are seeking.The Mercer brothers, along with their loyal friend Terry Mackson, set out on their voyage with high spirits, looking forward to the freedom and excitement of t...

The story centers around the Mercer Boys, a group of adventurous and resourceful young men who attend Woodcrest, likely a boarding school or camp. In this installment of the series, the Mercer Boys face new challenges and adventures at Woodcrest, where they engage in various activities that test their skills and character.The narrative is filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the typical exploits of the Mercer Boys as they navigate their way through different situations. The story empha...

The Mercer Boys on a Treasure Hunt by Capwell Wyckoff is part of the "Mercer Boys" series, which focuses on the adventures of the Mercer brothers. In this installment, the Mercer boys are on a quest for hidden treasure, which leads them into various exciting and often dangerous situations.The story involves clues, mystery, and adventure as the boys follow leads and solve puzzles related to the treasure hunt. Their journey is filled with challenges that test their resourcefulness, courage, ...

The story follows the Mercer Boys, a group of young adventurers who are known for their resourcefulness and bravery. In this installment, the Mercer Boys find themselves involved in a thrilling and mysterious adventure involving a ghost patrol.The plot revolves around a series of eerie and unexplained occurrences, which leads the boys to investigate the legend of a ghostly presence. Their adventure takes them through various challenges and encounters with mysterious figures, as they work t...

In "The Mercer Boys' Mystery Case," the story follows Don and Jim Mercer, two brothers with a knack for finding themselves in the middle of exciting and often dangerous situations. The book centers on a mystery that the Mercer boys are determined to solve, blending elements of adventure, detective work, and the bonds of brotherhood.The plot typically begins with the Mercer boys stumbling upon a puzzling situation or hearing about an unsolved mystery that piques their curiosity. This could ...

Haunted Lodge: The mystery begins with the setting of a lodge that is rumored to be haunted. The lodge’s eerie reputation sets the stage for the adventure and suspense.The Mystery Hunters: The main characters, known as the Mystery Hunters, are a group of young sleuths who are determined to uncover the truth behind the haunted lodge. Their skills and teamwork are central to solving the mystery.Investigations and Clues: The young detectives conduct investigations, gather clues, and explore t...

Our 107th issue has everything you could possibly want: police detectives, spacemen, cats, a man fighting an inner battle against cancer, boy detectives, an abandonned mill chimney, murder in space…. I could go on and on, but that would take all the fun out of it for you!

In "The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest," Albert Capwell Wyckoff crafts a spirited adventure that immerses readers into the lives of the Mercer boys as they navigate the challenges of a summer at Woodcrest. Written in an engaging narrative style that balances humor with thrilling escapades, Wyckoff deftly captures the heart of youthful exuberance in early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of the era's shifting social landscape, this tale explores themes of camaraderie, loyalty, and t...

12 tales featuring boy detectives, from Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer, Dective" to entries in the Mercer Boys, Ken Holt, Hal Keene, and Skippy Dare series, and lots more -- over 1,400 pages of great reading! Here are:THE MERCER BOYS AT WOODCREST, by Capwell WyckoffTHE MYSTERY OF THE IRON BOX, by Bruce CampbellTHE AIR MYSTERY OF ISLE LA MOTTE, by E. J. CraineTHE LOST MINE OF THE AMAZON, by Hugh LloydPRISONERS IN DEVIL’S BOG, by Hugh LloydBOB DEXTER AND ...

Capwell Wyckoff invites you into a world where summer freedom collides with suspense, friendship, and hidden secrets — a world where the call of the wild becomes the call of destiny. In “In the Camp of the Black Rider”, two brave youths, Ted Thorn and Buck Dalton, lead a Boys’ Club camping trip into the remote woods — only to find that the legends around the Black Riders’ Camp are far darker and more real than folklore. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0...

The Mercer Boys head to Southern California to search for buried Spanish gold. The Mercer Boys on a Treasure Hunt is the third book in the popular boys' mystery-adventure series by Capwell Wyckoff.

The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson. But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the my...