Cover of Mike's Mystery

Mike's Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3 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

When a fire breaks out in their new town, Mike faces unfair blame, but four clever siblings are determined to uncover the truth and clear his name. Together, they follow clues and solve the mystery, proving that teamwork and courage can shine through any challenge. Filled with thrilling twists and heartwarming friendship, this adventure invites young readers to join the fun and excitement.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureMysteryFamily

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: high

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Details

ISBN
0807551414
Pages
128
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
December 1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,045
Lexile
550L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Crime & mysteryJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Grades 3-4Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesDetective and mystery storiesFamiliesFamiliasOrphansJuvenile fictionFicción juvenilCuentos de misterio y detectivesHuérfanosSpanish language materialsBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Mystery and detective storiesFictionFamily lifeMystery fictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionFamily, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1