Cover of Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by David Cunningham

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

While drifting along a gentle river, Benny stumbles upon a secret that could cause big trouble. Together with his siblings, they dive into a puzzling adventure to uncover the truth and stop the blackmail. This exciting tale invites young readers to join in solving the mystery alongside brave brothers and sisters.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilySibling Relationships

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
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807534129
Pages
128
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
June 1967
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,400

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile FictionChildren: Grades 3-4Children's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesBrothers and sistersFictionHouseboatsMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)FamilyDetective and mystery storiesTreasure-troveBoats and boatingFamiliesChildren's fictionHouseboats, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1