Cover of The Yellow House Mystery

The Yellow House Mystery

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

Four resourceful siblings explore the secrets of an old yellow house on Surprise Island, uncovering clues about a mysterious disappearance from long ago. Their curiosity sparks a thrilling adventure filled with puzzles and discoveries. Perfect for young readers who love solving mysteries and joining brave heroes on exciting journeys.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyFriendshipEasy Reading

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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
0807593656
Pages
191
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1981
Type
Fiction
Word Count
24,472

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

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