Boxcar children
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Series Volume:
2.
Average Rating:
4 stars
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"The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island--and to their new friend--than meets the eye."--Publisher's description.
Series Volume:
3.
Average Rating:
4.7 stars
Description:
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of the yellow house in the third book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
A mystery surrounds the old yellow house on Surprise Island! Years ago, a man vanished from the house, and no one knows how or why. Now a long-lost clue leads the Aldens to investigate the...
A mystery surrounds the old yellow house on Surprise Island! Years ago, a man vanished from the house, and no one knows how or why. Now a long-lost clue leads the Aldens to investigate the...
Series Volume:
4.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but it's also the source of trouble between Aunt Jane and Grandfather. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Will it help mend Aunt Jane and Grandfather's relationship?"--Publisher's description
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Series Volume:
9.
Description:
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a hidden cave in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn't all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary...
A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn't all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary...
11. Caboose mystery
Series Volume:
11.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a curious train caboose in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Aldens take a train journey! And at every stop, someone has something to say about the train car the children are riding in. It turns out Caboose Number 777 has an unusual past—one that comes...
The Aldens take a train journey! And at every stop, someone has something to say about the train car the children are riding in. It turns out Caboose Number 777 has an unusual past—one that comes...
Series Volume:
12.
Description:
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a mystery while vacationing on a houseboat in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Aldens spend their summer traveling in a houseboat! But when a black car shows up at every place they dock, the children begin to think someone is after something on the boat. Can the Boxcar...
The Aldens spend their summer traveling in a houseboat! But when a black car shows up at every place they dock, the children begin to think someone is after something on the boat. Can the Boxcar...
15. Bicycle mystery
Series Volume:
15.
Description:
While on a bicycle trip to their aunt's farm, the four Aldens help solve a mystery.
22. The animal shelter mystery
24. The mystery of the hidden painting
27. The camp-out mystery
28. The mystery girl
29. The mystery cruise
30. The disappearing friend mystery
31. Mystery of the singing ghost
32. The mystery in the snow
34. The mystery horse
35. The mystery at the dog show
36. The castle mystery
37. The mystery of the lost village
39. The ghost ship mystery
42. The mystery of the missing cat
43. The mystery on stage
44. The dinosaur mystery
45. The mystery of the stolen music
47. The mystery of the hot air balloon
49. The mystery of the stolen boxcar
50. Mystery in the cave
51. The mystery on the train
53. The guide dog mystery
55. The mystery of the secret message
58. The mystery at the Alamo
59. The outer space mystery
61. The growling bear mystery
65. The cereal box mystery
67. The mystery of the stolen sword
68. The basketball mystery
69. The movie star mystery
70. The mystery of the pirate's map
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Series Volume:
71.
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
Grandfather has just bought a plot of land in the Rocky Mountains—complete with a ghost town! When the Aldens hear their land is haunted they don't believe it. But when they see a ghostly figure in the main street, they know something's up. There's a mystery and the Aldens are determined to solve it!
72. The mystery in the mall
74. The poison frog mystery
75. The mystery of the empty safe
76. The great bicycle race mystery
77. The mystery of the wild ponies
78. The mystery in the computer game
79. The mystery at the Crooked House
80. The hockey mystery
81. The mystery of the midnight dog
82. The summer camp mystery
84. The haunted clock tower mystery
85. The disappearing staircase mystery
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Series Volume:
86.
Description:
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're setting off on a wild winter adventure! The Aldens are helping to map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. As the young explorers traipse through a frozen wilderness, they learn that this winter wonderland holds a hidden secret. There's buried treasure somewhere on the mountain! The children begin to search for it—but
...Series Volume:
88.
Description:
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're about to meet a mysterious mummy! The Greenfield Museum is holding a special exhibit all about ancient Egypt, and the main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. The Aldens are helping the museum curator set up the exhibit and learning all about life in ancient Egypt. But ever since the mummy arrived, nothing's gone right
...89. The mystery of the star ruby
90. The stuffed bear mystery
Series Volume:
92.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"The town of Greenfield is having an art contest to celebrate the work of local artists, and the Boxcar Children are right in the middle of things. They’re getting to know the artists and the gallery owner and learning all about art. But a mysterious note makes them realize that not everything about the world of art is as it seems. Could the gallery be filled with stolen paintings or counterfeit art?" --publisher's website
93. The comic book mystery
94. The ice cream mystery
95. The midnight mystery
96. The mystery in the fortune cookie
Series Volume:
97.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
The Alden children are helping out at a radio station, and they're going to be actors in a live mystery show. But when strange things keep happening, people in town say the station is haunted. Can the Boxcar Children catch the radio ghost before the station's listeners are scared away?
98. The mystery of the runaway ghost
Series Volume:
99.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
The Alden's neighbor, Lina, thinks there's treasure hidden in her attic and she wants the Boxcar Children to help her find it. Of course, the children are eager to help search—but it appears they aren't the only ones looking for the treasure. Can the Boxcar Children discover the treasure in the attic before someone else finds it first?
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Series Volume:
100.
Description:
The Alden children have discovered another mystery close to home! The old boxcar where they once lived is now a playhouse in their backyard. One night, Benny sees a strange light in the boxcar, and the children begin to find clues to the boxcar's past. Could something that happened long ago be haunting the boxcar now?
101. The clue in the corn maze
102. The ghost of the chattering bones
103. The sword of the silver knight
107. The giant yo-yo mystery
111. The Seattle puzzle
Series Volume:
111.
Description:
When the Alden children accompany their grandfather on a trip to Seattle, they discover clues throughout the city, seemingly planted just for them.
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Series Volume:
112.
Description:
A dusty old theater that was shut up for years is coming to life again, and the Aldens are there for opening night! The Boxcar Children are excited to help out backstage with a brand-new mystery play. But the Trap-Door Theater has mysteries of its own—with rumors of ghosts, disappearing props, and even a haunted seat! What secrets lie behind the scenes?
114. A horse named Dragon
Series Volume:
114.
Average Rating:
5 stars
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The Aldens are helping out at a rescue ranch for horses. Jessie's favorite is a beautiful horse named Dragon. When Dragon and other horses disappear from the pasture, the Boxcar children must saddle up for a mystery. What's happening to the horses at the Dare To Dream Ranch?
Series Volume:
115.
Description:
A local radio station is holding the Great Detective Race, and the Boxcar Children have entered the contest! They solve riddles and search all over town for clues leading to the grand prize. But when some of the clues turn out to be fake, it's clear that someone is playing unfairly! Who could be trying to ruin the race - and why?
118. The spy game
Series Volume:
118.
Description:
When the children uncover a strange puzzle in a friend's back yard, it's the start of a "spy game" leading to gold. But first they must make sense of an old photo and a riddle, and learn just who is behind this mystery within a mystery.
119. The dog-gone mystery
Series Volume:
119.
Description:
When they take their dog, Watch, for obedience training, the Alden children discover that some of the dogs in the class have vanished and decide to try to solve the mystery of their disappearance.
120. The vampire mystery
121. Superstar Watch
Series Volume:
121.
Description:
The Alden children stumble upon a mystery when they enter their dog, Watch, in a contest that could lead to fame and fortune, but where things keep going wrong.
125. The Cupcake Caper
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Series Volume:
125.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
People line up around the block to buy Mama Tova's cupcakes. But who could be trying to steal her secret recipe? The Aldens follow the clues to a cupcake contest, where they must find a thief using their mystery-solving skills—and their taste buds, too!
127. Monkey trouble
Series Volume:
127.
Average Rating:
1 stars
Description:
While spending two days touring a zoo to see the baby animals, the four Alden children, aged six to fourteen, help catch an escaped monkey, participate in a photography contest, and investigate a missing camera.
128. The zombie project
Series Volume:
128.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
While staying at the Winding River Lodge, the Alden siblings investigate tales of a zombie haunting a lake in the woods.
130. The garden thief
Series Volume:
130.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
The Alden children discover another mystery when the agree to help injured Mr. Yee tend to his plot in the community garden and find out that vegetables are going missing and plots are being vandalized.
Series Volume:
140.
Description:
"The Aldens are on a special vacation up north to see the Calgary Stampede -- a cowboy celebration of Canada's frontier spirit! There's a parade through the streets of Calgary, a spectacular stage show, and plenty of fun things to do. But behind the scenes at the festival, an important piece of jewelry goes missing. Can the Boxcar Children find the thief before the big show is ruined?".
Series Volume:
141.
Average Rating:
5 stars
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"In the town of Sleepy Hollow, the Aldens discover an old legend that's come back to life! Their friend's ghost-tour business is being disrupted by a spooky figure on horseback who throws pumpkins in the streets and frightens everyone. Has the headless horseman returned to haunt the town? The Boxcar Children must find out before the ghost tours are ruined!"--Jacket flap.
Series Volume:
143.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
The Aldens are excited to meet their favorite celebrity Walter the Cat, who makes the funniest videos on the Internet! And when this celebrity cat inherits a million dollars from his owner, he becomes even more famous! But someone seems to be angry about the will and is stealing things from Walter's house. Is this cat too famous for his own good?
147. The robot ransom
Series Volume:
147.
Description:
Henry and Jessie Alden compete in a regioinal robotics tournament, but when their robot is stolen and held for ransom, the Boxcar Children must figure out who doesn't want the team to compete.
Series Volume:
149.
Description:
The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out - that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?
Series Volume:
151.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They're protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what's going on and help save the sea turtles?" --
Series Volume:
154.
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The Boxcar Children know how much work it takes to live in the wilderness. They also know how much fun it can be! The children love exploring and learning new things at a primitive skills summer camp. But when strange things start happening around the camp, they need to use another of their favorite skills--mystery solving!
Series Volume:
157.
Description:
Jessie wants her science fair project to make a difference. So when she gets the chance to test a local creek for pollution, she can't wait to get started. But when things start going wrong with her experiment, Jessie and her siblings don't just have an experiment to investigate, they have a mystery to solve!
159. The beekeper mystery
Series Volume:
159.
Description:
The Aldens are excited to learn about beekeeping. But when equipment goes missing, they have more than honey to harvest -- they have a mystery to solve!
161. The raptor rescue
Series Volume:
161.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at a rehab center for wild birds, but not long after they arrive, a series of strange events makes it seem like someone might be trying to sabotage the center.
162. X marks the spot
Series Volume:
163.
Description:
When the children find a letter written in riddles in Aunt Jane's attic, they believe it may contain clues to a hidden treasure on the island, but they soon discover they are not the only ones treasure hunting.
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Series Volume:
Prequel.
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
Description:
In the year before they become the orphans known as the Boxcar children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden live with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm, where, although times are hard, they take in a family who has been stranded in their car during a blizzard.
167. Talk of the town
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When an embarrassing message between Charla and Daniel goes out to the whole class, Jessie discovers someone has been tampering with Charla's lawyer mom's computer, and in order to keep the culprit from walking free, Jessie and Charla need Daniel's help, but when some messages go out, they are hard to take back.