The home run mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Boxcar Children
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.
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About This Book
The Boxcar Children visit Pikesville and dive into the mystery surrounding the strange old ballpark where the Pikesville Half Moons play. When the rival team starts hitting too many home runs, the children uncover curious lights in a nearby abandoned factory and unravel the secret behind the town's haunting legend. Adventure and suspense blend as they discover that more than just the game is at stake.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 0807533696
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,326