Cover of Mystery in the Sand

Mystery in the Sand

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

The Alden siblings enjoy their seaside life, but when they discover two mysterious women living quietly nearby, their curiosity leads them on an exciting adventure to uncover hidden secrets. Together, they use their cleverness and teamwork to solve the mystery and strengthen their family bond.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryBrothers and sistersAdventure

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
0807553735
Pages
127
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
1971
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,294

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionOrphansFictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersFamilyDetective and mystery storiesFamiliesBeachesChildren's fictionSeashore, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1Family, fictionSiblings, fiction