Cover of Bicycle Mystery

Bicycle Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by David Cunningham

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Four adventurous siblings set out on a bicycle trip to visit their Aunt Jane but end up seeking refuge in a deserted farmhouse during a sudden storm. While waiting for the weather to clear, they stumble upon a puzzling mystery that needs solving, sparking excitement and teamwork. Join their thrilling journey filled with clever clues and unexpected discoveries.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807507091
Pages
127
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
November 1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,139

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesChildren: Grades 2-3Juvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionMystery and detective storiesAdventure and adventurersFictionJuvenile fictionOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersFamilyDetective and mystery storiesBicycles and bicyclingChildren's fictionBicycles and bicycling, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1