Cover of The Growling Bear Mystery

The Growling Bear 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

Join the Alden siblings as they explore the wilds of Yellowstone, searching for hidden gold in a mysterious cabin. When their treasure map goes missing, they must unravel clues to find out who’s trying to stop their adventure. Excitement and secrets await around every corner in this thrilling hunt!

Representation & Themes

FamilyAdventureMysteryNature

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
0807530719
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,456
Lexile
590L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and sisters -- FictionHiking -- FictionOrphans -- FictionMystery and detective storiesYellowstone National Park -- FictionBrothers and sistersFictionHikingOrphansDetective and mystery storiesJuvenile fictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Child treasure huntersChild detectivesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fiction

Places

Yellowstone National Park