Cover of The Spy in the Bleachers

The Spy in the Bleachers

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 thrilled to be part of the action at Cogwheel Stadium during the big baseball pennant race. When it becomes obvious that the opposing team is getting secret signals, the young detectives jump into action to uncover the sneaky spy hiding among the crowd. Adventure and mystery combine as they work together to protect their team and solve the puzzling case.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyFriendshipSports

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
9780807576069
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,877

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionMystery and detective storiesBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionBaseball, fictionBaseball playersBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersJuvenile fictionPitchers (Baseball)FictionBaseball teamsOrphansBaseballSiblingsMystery fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4