Cover of The Castle Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

The Castle Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by Charles Tang

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

Four clever siblings set out to bring new life to an old castle, but soon strange lights, eerie music, and ghostly faces spark their curiosity. Together, they bravely explore to uncover the secrets hidden within the castle walls. Adventure and mystery await as they solve puzzling clues and discover the truth.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipAdventureMystery

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807510793
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
September 1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,904

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile FictionOrphansChildren: Grades 4-6Juvenile MysteriesChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesFamilyBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Boxcar children (Fictitious chBrothers and sistersJuvenile fictionFictionCastlesMystery and detective storiesDetective and mystery storiesFamiliesChildren's fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionCastles, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2Family, fictionSiblings, fiction