Cover of Journey on a Runaway Train

Journey on a Runaway Train

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children Great Adventure

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

The Alden siblings join a secret group dedicated to returning stolen treasures to their rightful places. Their adventure begins aboard a private train heading to New Mexico, where they face unexpected challenges and new foes. The journey doesn't end there as they set off on a worldwide quest to restore lost artifacts.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFamilyMysteryFriendship

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
9780807506950
Pages
160
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
Feb 01, 2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
22,429

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Railroad travelStatuesBrothers and sistersAction & AdventureAdventure and adventurersJUVENILE FICTIONAntiquitiesMysteries & Detective StoriesFictionSecret societiesPeople & PlacesGeneralOrphansMystery and detective storiesAdventure and adventurers, fictionRailroads, fictionRunaways, fictionChildren's fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarGA