Cover of The Amusement Park Mystery

The Amusement Park Mystery

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

When the Alden siblings visit their cousins near a lively amusement park, they can't wait to enjoy the fun rides and sweet treats. But a mysterious problem arises when Benny spots a broken carousel horse, and soon they must uncover who is behind the mischief before the magic fades. Adventure and teamwork lead the way in solving the puzzling carousel mystery!

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipMysteryAdventure

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
0807503193
Pages
119
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,937

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionAmusement parks -- FictionMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionFictionOrphansAmusement parksBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersAmusement parks in fictionBrothers and sisters in fictionOrphans in fictionFamiliesFamilyDetective and mystery storiesFamily lifeChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2Siblings, fictionAmusement parks, fictionFamily, fiction