Cover of The Mystery of the Star Ruby

The Mystery of the Star Ruby

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

When the Alden siblings discover a sparkling star ruby, their excitement turns to determination as the precious gem goes missing. Together, they follow clues and work as a team to uncover the mystery behind the stolen treasure. Join their adventure filled with secrets, sibling bonds, and clever detective work!

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventurePrecious StonesSibling RelationshipsOrphans

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
080755510X
Pages
120
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,259
Lexile
570L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Precious stones -- Collection and preservation -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Detective and mystery storiesBrothers and sistersOrphansFictionCollection and preservationPrecious stonesJuvenile fictionMystery and detective storiesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fiction