Cover of The Mystery Girl

The Mystery Girl

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

Four siblings lend a hand at a local store where they meet a new girl who acts mysteriously and keeps her past a secret. Curious and determined, they try to uncover the truth behind her strange behavior. Their adventure brings them closer as they discover the power of friendship and trust.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipMysteryOrphans

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: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807553719
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,229

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionFictionOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersFamiliesFamilyChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2Siblings, fictionFamily, fiction