Cover of The Ghost Town Mystery

The Ghost Town Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

About This Book

When the Alden family discovers an old ghost town on their new mountain property, they’re excited to explore its secrets. But strange sightings of a mysterious figure spark a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the haunting. Join the siblings as they unravel clues and solve the spooky mystery together!

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyGhost TownsBrothers and Sisters

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

More in the Boxcar Children Series

Cover of The Amusement Park Mystery

The Amusement Park Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 3-4 Gentle
Cover of The Animal Shelter Mystery

The Animal Shelter Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 4-5 Gentle
Cover of The Basketball Mystery

The Basketball Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 3-4 Gentle
Cover of Benny uncovers a mystery

Benny uncovers a mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 3-4 Gentle
Cover of Bicycle Mystery

Bicycle Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 3-4 Gentle
Cover of The Black Pearl Mystery

The Black Pearl Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 4-5 Gentle
Cover of Blue Bay Mystery

Blue Bay Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 2-3 Gentle
Cover of The Ghost of the Chattering Bones

The Ghost of the Chattering Bones

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Level 3-4 Mild

Details

ISBN
0807528595
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,254
Lexile
550L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Ghost towns -- Fiction.Ghosts -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Rocky Mountains -- Fiction.OrphansFictionBrothers and sistersMystery and detective storiesGhost townsGhostsGhost storiesJuvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Children's fictionOrphans, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionRocky mountains, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Ghosts, fictionSiblings, fiction

Places

Rocky Mountains