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    Medieval Upheaval
    Medieval Upheaval
    Medieval Upheaval
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    Medieval Upheaval

    By Franklin W. Dixon and Scott Burroughs

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    A medieval faire brings the past to life—and a mystery to the present—in this Hardy Brothers Secret Files adventure.

    Frank and Joe Hardy are excited to visit the King Arthur Faire in Bayport. On Kid’s Day, there are all kinds of special contests and events, like the Medieval Maze and Junior Jester Court Slam. The highlight of the day is the Junior Joust competition: whoever can stay on a mechanical horse and lance a golden ring with their (fake) sword will win seats to watch the real jousting competition later in the day.

    To everyone’s surprise (and delight) Joe and Frank’s friend, Chet Morton, manages to lance the ring and beat out town bully, Adam Ackerman. But after celebrating the win at a pizza stand, Chet discovers his ring—and ticket for the grand prize—is missing! Can Joe and Frank figure out who is the rogue knight before the big show?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAladdin
    Release dateAug 4, 2015
    ISBN9781481422703
    Medieval Upheaval
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    Franklin W. Dixon

    Franklin W. Dixon is the author of the ever-popular Hardy Boys books.

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      Medieval Upheaval - Franklin W. Dixon

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      Jesters and Jousters

      Hey, Frank, eight-year-old Joe Hardy called to his brother. I just saw two knights in armor, a minstrel, a queen, and a court jester, all in the last five minutes!"

      So? Frank asked.

      So are you sure we didn’t go back in time? Joe asked with smile.

      Nine-year-old Frank pointed to a row of snack stands. They didn’t have slushie machines and cotton candy in the Middle Ages, did they? he asked.

      I guess not! Joe said.

      Joe really did know where they were. He and Frank were at the King Arthur Fair. The medieval fair came to Bayport every summer. That was when the park was made to look like a huge marketplace from the days of King Arthur.

      There were jugglers, puppeteers, and musicians, all dressed in medieval clothes. But there was only one special Kids Day—and that was today!

      It’s cool that Aunt Gertrude left us on our own, Frank said.

      Joe nodded. Aunt Gertrude was their dad’s sister who lived in the Hardys’ garage apartment. Their aunt was fun to be around, but it was also fun to be on their own!

      Now we can do whatever we want here at the fair, Joe said. Like enter the Junior Joust. And run through the Medieval Maze!

      The Medieval Maze? Frank said with a snort. Your squirty legs will never get you over the muck pit at the end. You’ll be totally covered with mud!

      Maybe that’s what this fair needs, Joe said with a shrug. A medieval mud monster!

      As the brothers walked on, they passed two knights in armor. One knight’s steely glove clanged as he waved.

      We should have dressed up like knights, Frank, Joe said. Not in these dresses and tights!

      They’re called ‘tunics,’ Frank said. And even knights wore them under their armor.

      The brothers were about to check out an acrobat show when they heard the sound of laughter in the distance.

      What’s going on? Joe wondered.

      There’s only one way to find out, Frank said. Let’s go!

      Frank and Joe followed the sound to a stage set up between two trees. A banner hanging over the stage read JESTER JOKE SLAM.

      That must be the joke contest! Joe said. The winner gets to be Junior Jester of the fair!

      A boy stood onstage, already dressed like a jester. The bells on his cap and shoes jingled each time he moved.

      Hey, I know him! Frank said. That’s Dougie Skulnick from my class.

      A crowd of kids stood before the stage as Dougie shouted out a joke: Why did King Arthur have a round table?

      So he wouldn’t get cornered! a boy’s voice yelled out.

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