The Garden Thief
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Boxcar Children
The text is written at a 4th 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 Mr. Yee can’t care for his prize vegetables after an injury, the Alden siblings step in to help at the community garden. But as veggies disappear and strange damage appears, the children set out to solve the puzzling mystery and protect their neighbors’ hard work. Together, they uncover clues that lead to the garden thief and bring peace back to the patch.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780807527511
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,360