Cover of Hidden in the haunted school

Hidden in the haunted school

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by VanArsdale, Anthony, illustrator

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings help tidy up an old school being turned into an art center, strange things start happening—doors lock on their own and mysterious messages appear on chalkboards. Brave and curious, the children set out to unravel the spooky secrets lurking within the building. Can they solve the mystery before fear takes over?

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureHaunted Places

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Mystery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780807507193
Pages
110
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,919

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Mystery and detective storiesBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersJuvenile fictionHaunted placesOrphansFictionChildren's fictionHalloween, fictionSchools, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4