Cover of The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle

The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th 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 the Alden siblings explore the historic Goldwin University, strange sightings of stone gargoyles appearing around the campus spark fear and curiosity. Determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events, the children embark on a clever investigation filled with secrets and surprises. Their adventure reveals that sometimes, things aren’t as spooky as they seem.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureFriendship

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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
9780807508930
Pages
114
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,489
Lexile
800L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

GargoylesBrothers and sistersOrphansMystery and detective storiesUniversities and collegesFictionChildren's fictionUniversities and colleges, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4