Cover of The Pet Shop Mystery

The Pet Shop Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings spend time working at a pet store, they uncover a secret about one of the workers selling rare and unusual animals illegally. Together, they embark on an exciting adventure to stop the wrongdoing and protect the pets. Their teamwork and bravery make a big difference in solving the mystery.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsFamilyMysteryAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807565288
Pages
121
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,422

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

CriminalsAnimalsBrothers and sistersOrphansFictionPetsSmugglingMystery and detective storiesWildlife smugglingChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarSSSiblings, fictionAnimals, fictionPets, fictionCriminals, fictionCrime, fiction