The Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's Message

"The Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's Message" by Van Powell is an exciting adventure story for young readers about friendship, mystery, and treasure. The story unfolds as Nicky Lane, Tom, and Cliff find themselves in the middle of an adventurous expedition in Jamaica, full of pirate secrets connected to the famous Captain Kidd. While assisting in the search for ancient artifacts, they stumble upon bizarre events involving a local youth and a mysterious voodoo woman that sets the stage for a thrilling probe. The situation intensifies when the boys realize that Nicky's family received a message from Captain Kidd, so they prepare an expedition to decode a treasure cipher. The initial setting makes a mix of adventure, friendship, and the supernatural, promising an exciting journey with the boys as they hunt for lost treasure.