Boxcar Children Books in Order
Boxcar Children is a 151-book series by Gertrude Chandler Warner for ages 5–12, at a grades 2–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 151
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.6
Boxcar Children Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Boxcar Children books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lighthouse Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 1963 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Schoolhouse Mystery (Boxcar Children) 1965 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Caboose Mystery (Pilot Books) 1966 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 1967 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Snowbound Mystery (Boxcar Children) 1968 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Tree house mystery. 1969 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Mystery in the Sand 1971 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | Mystery behind the wall. 1973 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 9 | Bus Station Mystery 1974 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 10 | Benny uncovers a mystery 1976 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 11 | Surprise Island 1977 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 12 | The Boxcar Children 1981 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 13 | The Yellow House Mystery 1981 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 14 | Mystery Ranch (Pilot Books) 1986 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 15 | Mike's Mystery 1989 | Level 3 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 16 | Bicycle Mystery 1990 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 17 | Blue Bay Mystery 1990 | Level 2-3 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 18 | Mountain top mystery 1990 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 19 | The woodshed mystery 1990 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 20 | The Animal Shelter Mystery 1991 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 21 | The Deserted Library Mystery 1991 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 22 | The old motel mystery 1991 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 23 | The Amusement Park Mystery 1992 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 24 | The Camp Out Mystery 1992 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 25 | The Mystery Girl 1992 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 26 | The Mystery in the Snow 1992 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 27 | The Mystery of the Hidden Painting 1992 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 28 | The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo 1992 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 29 | The Castle Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 1993 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 30 | The mystery at the dog show 1993 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 31 | The Mystery on the Ice 1993 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 32 | The Canoe Trip Mystery 1994 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 33 | The Ghost Ship Mystery 1994 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 34 | The mystery at Snowflake Inn 1994 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 35 | The mystery in Washington, D.C. 1994 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 36 | The Mystery of the Hidden Beach 1994 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 37 | The mystery of the lost village 1994 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 38 | The mystery of the missing cat 1994 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 39 | The mystery of the purple pool 1994 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 40 | The chocolate sundae mystery 1995 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 41 | The Dinosaur Mystery 1995 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 42 | The Mystery at the Ballpark 1995 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 43 | The Mystery Bookstore 1995 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 44 | The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon 1995 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 45 | The mystery of the stolen boxcar 1995 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 46 | The guide dog mystery 1996 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 47 | The Hurricane Mystery 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 48 | The mystery at the fair 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 49 | The Mystery in the Cave 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 50 | The Mystery of the Black Raven 1996 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 51 | The Mystery of the Lost Mine 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 52 | The Mystery of the Secret Message 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 53 | The Mystery on the Train 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 54 | The Pet Shop Mystery 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 55 | The Firehouse Mystery 1997 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 56 | The Growling Bear Mystery 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 57 | The Mystery at the Alamo 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 58 | The Mystery in San Francisco 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 59 | The Mystery in the Old Attic 1997 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 60 | The Mystery of the Lake Monster 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 61 | The Niagara Falls Mystery 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 62 | The Outer Space Mystery 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 63 | The soccer mystery 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 64 | The Black Pearl Mystery 1998 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 65 | The Cereal Box Mystery 1998 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 66 | The mystery at Peacock Hall 1998 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 67 | The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels 1998 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 68 | The Mystery of the Stolen Sword 1998 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 69 | The Panther Mystery 1998 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 70 | The Windy City Mystery 1998 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 71 | The Basketball Mystery 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 72 | The Ghost Town Mystery 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 73 | The Movie Star Mystery 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 74 | The mystery in New York 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 75 | The Mystery in the Mall 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 76 | The Mystery of the Pirate's Map 1999 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 77 | The Gymnastics Mystery 2000 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 78 | The home run mystery 2000 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 79 | The Mystery in the Computer Game 2000 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 80 | The mystery of the wild ponies 2000 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 81 | The Poison Frog Mystery 2000 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 82 | The disappearing staircase mystery 2001 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 83 | The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery 2001 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 84 | The Hockey Mystery 2001 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 85 | The Mystery of the Screech Owl 2001 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 86 | The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye 2001 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 87 | The Summer Camp Mystery 2001 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 88 | The candy factory mystery 2002 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 89 | The mystery at Skeleton Point 2002 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 90 | The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (Boxcar Children Special) 2002 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 91 | The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2002 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 92 | The Mystery of the Spider's Clue 2002 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 93 | The Mystery of the Star Ruby 2002 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 94 | The mystery on Blizzard Mountain 2002 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 95 | The Stuffed Bear Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2002 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 96 | The Great Shark Mystery (Boxcar Children Special) 2003 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 97 | The Midnight Mystery 2003 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 98 | The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie 2003 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 99 | The Radio Mystery 2003 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 100 | The Tattletale Mystery 2003 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 101 | The Clue in the Corn Maze 2004 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 102 | The Finders Keepers Mystery 2004 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 103 | The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar 2004 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 104 | The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2004 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 105 | The Game Store Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2005 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 106 | The Ghost of the Chattering Bones 2005 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 107 | The Sword of the Silver Knight 2005 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 108 | The Creature in Ogopogo Lake (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2006 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 109 | The Giant Yo Yo Mystery 2006 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 110 | The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2006 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 111 | The Vanishing Passenger (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2006 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 112 | The Box That Watch Found 2007 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 113 | The Ghost in the First Row 2007 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 114 | The Seattle Puzzle (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2007 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 115 | The Secret of the Mask (Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2007 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 116 | A Horse Named Dragon 2008 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 117 | The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie 2008 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 118 | The Great Detective Race 2008 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 119 | The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes 2008 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 120 | Superstar Watch 2009 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 121 | The Dog-Gone Mystery 2009 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 122 | The Spy Game 2009 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 123 | The Vampire Mystery 2009 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 124 | The Amazing Mystery Show 2010 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 125 | The Cupcake Caper 2010 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 126 | The Pumpkin Head Mystery A Chapter Book for Kids 2010 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 127 | The Spy in the Bleachers 2010 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 128 | Clue in the Recycling Bin 2011 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 129 | The Great Turkey Heist 2011 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 130 | The Zombie Project 2011 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 131 | The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm The Boxcar Children Beginning 2012 · Patricia MacLachlan | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 132 | The Garden Thief 2012 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 133 | The Boardwalk Mystery 2013 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 134 | The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure 2013 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 135 | The Return of the Graveyard Ghost 2013 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 136 | The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle 2014 | Level 5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 137 | The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch 2014 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 138 | The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard 2014 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 139 | Mystery at the Calgary Stampede 2015 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 140 | Sleepy Hollow Mystery A Halloween Holiday Special 2015 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 141 | The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) 2015 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 142 | The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones 2015 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 143 | Hidden in the haunted school 2016 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 144 | The celebrity cat caper 2016 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 145 | The Election Day Dilemma 2016 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 146 | The legend of the Irish castle 2016 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 147 | The Day of the Dead mystery 2018 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 148 | The doughnut whodunit 2018 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 149 | The robot ransom 2018 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 150 | Power down Mystery 2019 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 151 | The Sea Turtle Mystery 2019 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Boxcar Children (151 books by Gertrude Chandler Warner) lands at a grades 2–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.6/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Boxcar Children Books
The Lighthouse Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Lighthouse Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Schoolhouse Mystery (Boxcar Children)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Schoolhouse Mystery (Boxcar Children)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Caboose Mystery (Pilot Books)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Caboose Mystery (Pilot Books)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Snowbound Mystery (Boxcar Children)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Snowbound Mystery (Boxcar Children)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Tree house mystery.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Tree house mystery.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery in the Sand
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery in the Sand
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery behind the wall.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery behind the wall.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Bus Station Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Bus Station Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Benny uncovers a mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Benny uncovers a mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Surprise Island
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Surprise Island
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Yellow House Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Yellow House Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery Ranch (Pilot Books)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery Ranch (Pilot Books)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mike's Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mike's Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Bicycle Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Bicycle Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Blue Bay Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Blue Bay Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mountain top mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mountain top mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The woodshed mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The woodshed mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Animal Shelter Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Animal Shelter Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Deserted Library Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Deserted Library Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The old motel mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The old motel mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Amusement Park Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Amusement Park Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Camp Out Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Camp Out Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery Girl
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery Girl
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Snow
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Snow
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Castle Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Castle Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at the dog show
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at the dog show
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery on the Ice
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery on the Ice
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Canoe Trip Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Canoe Trip Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Ship Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Ship Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Snowflake Inn
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Snowflake Inn
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery in Washington, D.C.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery in Washington, D.C.
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the lost village
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the lost village
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the missing cat
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the missing cat
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the purple pool
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the purple pool
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The chocolate sundae mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The chocolate sundae mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Dinosaur Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Dinosaur Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery at the Ballpark
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery at the Ballpark
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery Bookstore
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery Bookstore
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the stolen boxcar
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the stolen boxcar
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The guide dog mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The guide dog mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Hurricane Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Hurricane Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at the fair
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at the fair
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Cave
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Cave
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Black Raven
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Black Raven
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Secret Message
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Secret Message
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery on the Train
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery on the Train
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Pet Shop Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Pet Shop Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Firehouse Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Firehouse Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Growling Bear Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Growling Bear Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery at the Alamo
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery at the Alamo
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in San Francisco
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in San Francisco
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Old Attic
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Old Attic
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Niagara Falls Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Niagara Falls Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Outer Space Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Outer Space Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The soccer mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The soccer mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Black Pearl Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Black Pearl Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Cereal Box Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Cereal Box Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Peacock Hall
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Peacock Hall
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Panther Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Panther Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Windy City Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Windy City Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Basketball Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Basketball Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Town Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost Town Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Movie Star Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Movie Star Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery in New York
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery in New York
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Mall
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Mall
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Gymnastics Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Gymnastics Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The home run mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The home run mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Computer Game
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Computer Game
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the wild ponies
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery of the wild ponies
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Poison Frog Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Poison Frog Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The disappearing staircase mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The disappearing staircase mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Hockey Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Hockey Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Screech Owl
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Screech Owl
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Summer Camp Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Summer Camp Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The candy factory mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The candy factory mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Skeleton Point
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery at Skeleton Point
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (Boxcar Children Special)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (Boxcar Children Special)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery on Blizzard Mountain
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The mystery on Blizzard Mountain
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Stuffed Bear Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Stuffed Bear Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Shark Mystery (Boxcar Children Special)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Shark Mystery (Boxcar Children Special)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Midnight Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Midnight Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Radio Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Radio Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Tattletale Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Tattletale Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Clue in the Corn Maze
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Clue in the Corn Maze
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Finders Keepers Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Finders Keepers Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Game Store Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Game Store Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost of the Chattering Bones
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost of the Chattering Bones
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Sword of the Silver Knight
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Sword of the Silver Knight
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Giant Yo Yo Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Giant Yo Yo Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Vanishing Passenger (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Vanishing Passenger (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Box That Watch Found
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Box That Watch Found
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost in the First Row
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost in the First Row
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Seattle Puzzle (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Seattle Puzzle (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Secret of the Mask (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Secret of the Mask (Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
A Horse Named Dragon
Gertrude Chandler Warner
A Horse Named Dragon
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Detective Race
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Detective Race
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Superstar Watch
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Superstar Watch
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Dog-Gone Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Dog-Gone Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Spy Game
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Spy Game
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Vampire Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Vampire Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Amazing Mystery Show
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Amazing Mystery Show
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Cupcake Caper
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Cupcake Caper
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Pumpkin Head Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Pumpkin Head Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Spy in the Bleachers
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Spy in the Bleachers
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Clue in the Recycling Bin
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Clue in the Recycling Bin
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Turkey Heist
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Turkey Heist
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Zombie Project
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Zombie Project
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
Patricia MacLachlan
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
Patricia MacLachlan
The Garden Thief
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Garden Thief
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Boardwalk Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Boardwalk Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Sleepy Hollow Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Sleepy Hollow Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Hidden in the haunted school
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Hidden in the haunted school
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The celebrity cat caper
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The celebrity cat caper
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Election Day Dilemma
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Election Day Dilemma
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The legend of the Irish castle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The legend of the Irish castle
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Day of the Dead mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Day of the Dead mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The doughnut whodunit
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The doughnut whodunit
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The robot ransom
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The robot ransom
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Power down Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Power down Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Sea Turtle Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Sea Turtle Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
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- Boxcar Children Great Adventure by Gertrude Chandler Warner 5 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle to mild content
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- Milo & Jazz Mysteries by Lewis B. Montgomery 9 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle to mild content
- Horrible Harry by Suzy Kline 18 books · Grades 2–4 · gentle to moderate content
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Questions about the Boxcar Children series
- What reading level is the Boxcar Children series?
- Boxcar Children books are at a grades 2–5 reading level (average grade level 3.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–12. There are 151 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Boxcar Children books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Boxcar Children books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Lighthouse Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) (1963); Schoolhouse Mystery (Boxcar Children) (1965); Caboose Mystery (Pilot Books) (1966); Houseboat Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries) (1967); Snowbound Mystery (Boxcar Children) (1968); and 146 more.
- What age is the Boxcar Children series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Boxcar Children for ages 5–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.