The Missing Chums · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Missing Chums by Franklin W. Dixon.
Frank Hardy
major
Also known as Frank, Frank Hardy, the Chums Frank Hardy, Hardy, Thus Frank
The elder Hardy boy, a sharp detective who leads investigations.
Joe Hardy
major
Also known as Joe, Joe Hardy, Fenton Hardy, Joe . Fenton Hardy, Fenton, Both Joe, Hardy
The younger Hardy boy, impulsive and brave, often in the thick of action.
Chet Morton
supporting
Also known as Chet, Morton, Chet Morton whom he had awakened, The Chase Chet Morton
A chubby, fun-loving friend of the Hardys, often providing comic relief.
Aunt Gertrude
supporting
Also known as Gertrude, Aunt Gertrude, Whereupon Aunt Gertrude
The Hardys' sharp-tongued but caring aunt who frets over their safety.
Biff Hooper
supporting
Also known as Biff, Biff Hooper, the luckless Biff
A strong, athletic friend of the Hardys, often involved in their adventures.
Mrs. Hardy
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Hardy
The boys' mother, supportive and concerned for their well-being.
Tony Prito
supporting
Also known as Tony, Prito
A friend of the Hardys who helps with boating and investigations.
Baldy Turk
minor
Also known as Baldy, this Baldy Turk
A suspicious character involved in the mystery surrounding the missing chums.
Jerry Gilroy
minor
Also known as Jerry, Jerry Gilroy
A friend of the Hardys who joins them on their adventures.
Mr. Hardy
supporting
Also known as Mr. Hardy
Fenton Hardy, the boys' father and a famous detective.
Red Hawkins
minor
Also known as Red, Red Hawkins
A menacing figure connected to the criminal plot.
Iola Morton
minor
Also known as Iola, Iola Morton
Chet's sister and a friend of the Hardys.
Pete
minor
Also known as Peter, Pete
A minor character who appears in the story.
Phil Cohen
minor
Also known as Phil, Phil Cohen
A friend of the Hardys who assists in their detective work.
Callie Shaw
minor
Also known as Callie, Callie Shaw
A friend of the Hardys and Joe's romantic interest.
Slim Robinson
minor
Also known as Slim " Robinson, Slim Robinson, Slim
A friend of the Hardys who joins their circle.
Laura Hardy
minor
Also known as Laura, Laura Hardy
The boys' mother, also known as Mrs. Hardy.
Perry Robinson
minor
Also known as Perry Robinson
A minor character mentioned in the story.
Nick the Greek
minor
Also known as Nick the Greek
A shady figure involved in the criminal underworld.
