# Frank Hardy — Hunting for Hidden Gold character guide > Frank Hardy in Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Frank, Both Frank **First appearance:** 0000-i-in-the-storm ## Who they are The steadier Hardy brother, who reads his father's letter from Montana and turns restless envy into a plan for the frozen North. ## Relationships ### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/joe_hardy) _family_ Brothers and close partners in detective work, sharing a strong bond of trust and teamwork. ### [Black Pepper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/black_pepper) _rivalry_ Black Pepper is a dangerous outlaw who frequently clashes with Frank during the hunt for gold. ### [Slim Briggs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/slim_briggs) _friendship_ Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with information and support in the gold mystery. ### [Jadbury Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/jadbury_wilson) _rivalry_ Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton mentoring Frank in detective work and sharing a close, trusting relationship. ### [Bart Dawson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/bart_dawson) _rivalry_ Bart Dawson is a primary antagonist who actively opposes Frank's efforts to uncover the gold theft. ### [Hank Shale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/hank_shale) _professional_ Hank Shale is an experienced detective who provides guidance and assistance to Frank. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton mentoring Frank in detective work and sharing a close, trusting relationship. ### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/joe_hardy) _family_ Brothers and close partners in detective work, sharing a strong bond of trust and teamwork. ### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/joe_hardy) _family_ Brothers and close partners in detective work, sharing a strong bond of trust and teamwork. ### [Jadbury Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/jadbury_wilson) _rivalry_ Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold. ### [Black Pepper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/black_pepper) _rivalry_ Black Pepper is a dangerous outlaw who frequently clashes with Frank during the hunt for gold. ## In the story ### [I: In the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/i-in-the-storm) Reads the letter from their father, leads the skating trip, and makes the decision to seek shelter from the blizzard. ### [A Call for Help](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/ii-a-call-for-help) Leads the group, hears the cry for help, and spots the cottage. ### [III: Jadbury Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/iii-jadbury-wilson) Takes charge of the rescue and repair efforts, shows sympathy for Jadbury Wilson. ### [A Tale of the West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/iv-a-tale-of-the-west) Listens attentively to Wilson's story and insists Wilson stay with his family. ### [Con Riley Under Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/v-con-riley-under-fire) Helps transport Jadbury Wilson and participates in the snowball fight against Con Riley. ### [A Message from Montana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/vi-a-message-from-montana) Frank listens to Jadbury Wilson's stories and is eager to travel West. ### [VII: In the Windy City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/vii-in-the-windy-city) Frank reads their father's letter aloud and makes decisions about their travel plans. ### [VIII: The Second Stranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/viii-the-second-stranger) Frank discovers the locked door, realizes they have been tricked by Mr. Hopkins, and later becomes suspicious of the stranger offering a ride. ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/ix-the-escape) Frank quickly disarms the attacker with a wrench and fights off the toughs, then strategizes with Joe about changing their identities. ### [X: On Guard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/x-on-guard) Frank suggests the disguise of spectacles and boards the train separately. He overhears the two men discussing the search for the Hardy boys. ### [XI: Fenton Hardy’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xi-fenton-hardy-s-story) Listens to his father's story and shares their encounter with Jadbury Wilson, withholding suspicion about Bart Dawson. ### [The Cave-in](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xii-the-cave-in) Trapped by a boulder in a narrow passage of the abandoned mine. ### [XIII: In the Depths of the Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xiii-in-the-depths-of-the-earth) Trapped under a boulder, freed by Joe, then explores the tunnel with a flashlight despite his injured foot. ### [Attacked by the Outlaws](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xiv-attacked-by-the-outlaws) Leads the exploration of the air shaft and attempts to resist capture, but is overpowered by the outlaws. ### [The Trap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xv-the-trap) Uses quick thinking to throw a rock at Slim's revolver, enabling their escape; later devises a plan to ambush their pursuer. ### [XVI: Information](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xvi-information) Frank takes charge of capturing Slim Briggs and interrogating him, using clever deception to make Slim think the rest of the gang is captured. ### [XVII: The Outlaw's Notebook](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xvii-the-outlaw-s-notebook) Frank leads the investigation, questioning Bart Dawson's guilt and discovering the notebook with the map to the gold. ### [The Blizzard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xviii-the-blizzard) Leads the way through the blizzard, loses the trail, falls and bruises his ankle, becomes separated from Joe, and ultimately becomes lost himself. ### [XIX: The Lone Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xix-the-lone-tree) Builds a signal fire to reunite with Joe and leads the search for the Lone Tree mine. ### [XX: Down the Shaft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xx-down-the-shaft) Frank uses the flashlight and revolver to fight off wolves, ultimately falling into a shaft. ### [Underground](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xxi-underground) Leads the way through the mine, uses the map, falls down the shaft, and waits in the blue room for Joe to return with a shovel. ### [XXII: Black Pepper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xxii-black-pepper) Frank directs the flashlight, helps dig, and carries two sacks of gold. He is cautious and suggests digging deeper to ensure all gold is found. ### [The Capture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xxiii-the-capture) Frank uses a trick to distract Black Pepper, helps disarm him, and keeps him covered with a revolver throughout the capture and journey to jail. ### [Bart Dawson Explains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/xxiv-bart-dawson-explains) Frank narrates their story and expresses relief that Bart Dawson is not crooked. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/frank_hardy - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters