Cover of Blue Bay Mystery

Blue Bay Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd 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 curious siblings journey to a remote island where mysterious signs hint that someone else might be living there. As they explore Blue Bay, they uncover secrets and solve puzzles, turning their vacation into an exciting adventure. Perfect for young readers who love friendship, discovery, and thrilling mysteries.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFriendshipFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807507946
Pages
157
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
February 1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,131

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Crime & mysteryMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionJuvenile FictionAudio: JuvenileMystery and detective storiesAdventure and adventurersFictionJuvenile fictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)OrphansFamiliesFamilyDetective and mystery storiesSea storiesBrothers and sistersChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionPrimersseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1Islands, fiction