Cover of The mystery of the stolen boxcar

The mystery of the stolen boxcar

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

The Alden siblings are excited to get their boxcar ready for the Founders' Day Parade, but when the boxcar disappears with their dog Watch inside, they must work together to uncover the mystery. Join the Boxcar Children as they follow clues and solve puzzles to bring back their beloved boxcar just in time for the celebration!

Representation & Themes

Mystery and detective storiesBrothers and sistersParadesOrphans

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
0807554243
Pages
116
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,851

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Parades -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Brothers and sistersParades in fictionOrphansFictionBrothers and sisters in fictionOrphans in fictionParadesMystery and detective storiesBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Juvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesJUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective StoriesBoxcar children (Fictional characters)Mystery fictionChildren's fictionParades, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2