Cover of The Pumpkin Head Mystery

The Pumpkin Head Mystery

A Chapter Book for Kids

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 children visit a New England farm famous for pumpkins and hayrides, they encounter a spooky figure with a glowing pumpkin head scaring everyone away. Curious and brave, the siblings set out to uncover the truth behind this eerie mystery. Their autumn adventure is filled with surprises and clever detective work!

Representation & Themes

FarmsMystery and detective storiesAdventureFamilyJuvenile fiction

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 Mystery
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780807566688
Pages
135
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,072
Lexile
430L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FarmsBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Ghost storiesJuvenile fictionMystery and detective storiesFictionGhostsChildren's fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionPumpkin, fictionNew england, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4