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'The Boxcar Children' entire series
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The Mystery in the Old Attic
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are exploring an old house in Michigan. When they arrive at the mansion, they can't wait to start looking through all the rooms. They find an old diary that tells that a diamond and pearl ring is hidden in the house. The only way to find the ring is to solve a riddle written in the diary. But someone has already found the ring--and sold it! Who could be responsible?
The Mystery at the Fair
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe county fair has come to Greenfield. The Aldens are so excited about entering the competitions at the fair. Henry and Benny will bake a blueberry pie, Jessie will make jewelry, and Violet will paint a picture. But it seems that someone is trying to ruin every event at the fair. Will the Boxcar Children be able to solve the mystery and win first prize?
The Honeybee Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden family makes an annual trip to the Sherman farm to stock up on delicious fresh honey only to discover that there is a honey shortage! The Aldens help the Shermans look for clues around the farm to see what's wrong with the bees. Can the Boxcar Children help keep the Sherman farm from going out of business?
The Windy City Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are on their first trip to Chicago--the Windy City--and from Wrigley Field to the Sears Tower to Grant Park, there is so much to see. However, when they are given a series of clues in rhyme, they find themselves in the middle of two mysteries--to what are the clues leading and who is writing them?
The Niagara Falls Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThis is the Boxcar Children's first trip to Canada, and they are very eager to explore Niagara Falls and all of the attractions in the area. They are even more thrilled when a friend of Grandfather's asks if they want to help out in his souvenir shop. But then valuable things begin to disappear from the store. The Boxcar Children must find out who is responsible!
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerJessie's soccer teammate Kayla is such a talented player that she's invited to be the mascot at an International soccer tournament in Brazil! But then an anonymous letter arrives insisting she doesn't deserve to have the honor. Who is trying to ruin Kayla's reputation? The Boxcar Children must find out!
The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are at Wildcat Crossing, a recreated frontier town full of cowboy fun! But when horses disappear and other pranks threaten to ruin the Wild West show, the Boxcar Children must find out who's the varmint causing all the trouble!
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe winter sports season is here, and the Aldens are excited about all the snow activities--especially snowboarding! But soon they find themselves in the middle of a mystery surrounding a star athlete and a stolen snowboard!
The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens head up north for the Calgary Stampede--a cowboy celebration of Canada's frontier spirit! But when a valuable piece of jewelry from the festival's history vanishes, the children are on the case. Can the Boxcar Children find the thief before the big show?
The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens visit the upstate New York town where the Legend of Sleepy Hollow was set and discover a headless horseman mystery all their own! Their friend's ghost-tour business is threatened by a spooky figure on horseback who is throwing gory pumpkins. Who--or what--is haunting Sleepy Hollow?
The Mystery of the Screech Owl
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerGrandfather and the children are visiting Broken Moon Pond, where Grandfather used to vacation as a child. The children are enchanted by the beautiful wilderness. But they soon encounter a strange set of coincidences, mishaps, and mysteries that threaten to spoil everyone's fun. When one night they see an empty boat rowing itself across the water, the Aldens wonder if the pond is really haunted, as the townspeople claim!
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are visiting a real dinosaur dig in Montana, in an area full of fossils and caves! But the bones of a rare dinosaur have gone missing, and when the children begin to search for clues they hear strange noises in the caves and discover mysterious tracks! Why are bones disappearing? And could there be a real-life dinosaur on the loose?
The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerIt's a big day at the Silver City Mall, where hundreds of people are lined up to audition for the show Pop Star Sensation! The Aldens are in line, too, because Violet wants to meet one of the judges--her favorite pop star, Madlynn Rose. But just before the show starts, Madlynn vanishes! Can the Aldens track down the superstar before it's too late?
Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerOn their trip to Oregon, the Aldens are excited to find out that Watch has the right skills to be a search and rescue dog! When they start training him in the woods one of the first things he "rescues" is a backpack filled with valuable jewelry--and it fell out of a plane! How could that have happened? When the children try to return the backpack to its owner, the mystery becomes even deeper!
The Candy Factory Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhen Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help. What could be more fun than spending their days making candy? But working in the factory isn't as sweet as they expected. Workers are quitting, machinery is breaking down, and mysterious threatening messages are appearing on the candy hearts. It looks like someone is sabotaging Mrs. Winkles's candy!
The Boardwalk Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are visiting the New Jersey shore and enjoying the beach and the boardwalk attractions. A family friend has just bought an amusement pier, and the children are excited to help out. But there are rumors that the rides aren't safe, and someone has stolen a zombie from the haunted house! Can the Boxcar Children find out what's behind all the trouble?
The Home Run Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhile visiting Pikesville, New York, the Boxcar Children join the exciting last games of the season in a strange old ballpark behind an abandoned factory. The Pikesville Half Moons are playing the Eagles, but the Eagles seem to be hitting far too many home runs. Could they be cheating? Then Violet sees strange lights in the old factory at night. Could the lights--and the losing streak--have anything to do with the sad Pikesville legend of Home Run Herman? The Boxcar Children find out there's more to be lost in Pikesville than a baseball game.
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerOne stormy afternoon, the Aldens take a shortcut through the Greenfield Cemetery and discover a strange local superstition! According to legend, it's good luck to leave presents in a certain spot in the cemetery--and bad luck to anyone who doesn't. But since there's no such thing as ghosts, there must be a reason for this weird tradition. The Boxcar Children are determined to find out what it is.
The Garden Thief
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden children help solve a case surrounding missing vegetables and vandalism in the community garden.Grandfather's friend, Mr. Yee, has broken his arm and can't tend to his beloved vegetable plot in the community garden. The Alden children gladly offer their services to help him with his prize-winning veggies. But they soon learn something mysterious is afoot at the community garden. Vegetables go missing, and it appears someone is intentionally vandalizing the garden plots. Luckily for the local community gardeners, the Boxcar Children are on the case!
The Legend of the Irish Castle
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens visit Ireland and stay in a beautiful castle that's now a hotel! But the caretaker seems very superstitious, and at night they see a mysterious figure who walks the halls carrying a lantern. Could it be one of the banshees of ancient legend? The Boxcar Children must discover the secret that Duncarraig castle is hiding!
The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerGrandfather is taking everyone on a special holiday trip to an old-fashioned New England inn. The Aldens have fun playing in the snow, ice skating, and working puzzles. Then suddenly they become part of a very special puzzle when mysterious things start to happen.
The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens visit Goldwin University, where Grandfather attended college. The old library is about to be torn down. But legend says the stone gargoyles guarding the roof of the old building will do anything to protect it--even fly. When the creatures begin appearing outside the windows, people are terrified. But the Boxcar Children think there is another reason the gargoyles are turning up in places they shouldn't. And they're determined to figure it out.
The Mystery on Stage
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangThe Aldens become involved in a community theater production of "The Wizard of Oz," which is systematically and mysteriously being sabotaged.
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Hodges SoileauHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going to visit his old school with him! The Aldens are spending a weekend at Goldwin University for Grandfather's college reunion. The Alden children are immediately fascinated by the tall, mysterious clock tower that overshadowed the campus. They soon learn the valuable secret from the past lies hidden somewhere at the old school--and they think the clock tower might hold the key to discovering it! But there are strange lights coming form the clock tower at night. Is the tower haunted by ghosts of the past? Or is someone else searching for the secret of Goldwin University? The Boxcar Children are convinced that someone at the school is not what he or she seems--and they are determined to find out who it is!
The Mystery of the Empty Safe
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they have started a children's birthday party planning business. Cakes! Decorations! Party games and favors! The Alden children are having fun helping out the at neighborhood birthday parties. But then, a house is robbed--its hidden safe emptied--while Jessie, Henry, Benny and Violet are downstairs entertaining the young guests! When a second house safe is robbed during one of their parties, the Boxcar Children decide there's a mystery to be solved. Will they succeed before another safe is emptied--and another birthday ruined?