Cover of Bus Station Mystery

Bus Station Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

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

Two brothers find themselves in a puzzling situation after being turned away from the bus station. Together, they work to unravel the mystery while relying on their strong family bond and clever thinking. This story highlights the importance of sibling support during challenging times.

Representation & Themes

FamilyBrothers and sistersOrphansMystery

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
0807509752
Pages
127
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
1974
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,141

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionPollution -- FictionMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionFictionOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersPollutionFamiliesFamilyDetective and mystery storiesBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionChildren's fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1Family, fictionSiblings, fictionPollution, fiction