Cover of The Clue in the Corn Maze

The Clue in the Corn Maze

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 a corn maze at a bustling Iowa farm starts getting damaged after dark, a group of young siblings steps in to uncover who is behind the mischief. Their adventure leads them through twists and turns as they work to protect the beloved Corn King Days festival. Join them as they solve clues and bring the community together!

Representation & Themes

FarmsBrothers and sistersMysteryAdventure

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: high

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Details

ISBN
0807555576
Pages
126
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,508
Lexile
620L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FarmsBrothers and sistersJuvenile fictionMystery and detective storiesOrphansFictionMaze gardensVandalismChildren's fictionIowa, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4

Places

Iowa