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The Mystery at the Dog Show
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're going to a dog show. The Boxcar Children meet all kinds of dogs, from a spotted Dalmatian to a big, hairy sheepdog. But then strange things start happening at the dog show, and no one knows why. Can the children solve the mystery and save the day?
The Mystery at the Crooked House
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 are visiting the Crooked House, Mrs. McGregor's childhood home in the snowy countryside. When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens Housekeeper, learns that she cannot afford to keep the Crooked House, the Aldens want to help. Mrs. McGreggor tells them that ever since she was a little girl, there was an unsolved riddle about the house. And solving that riddle could lead to a treasure! Could the treasure save the Crooked House? Can the Boxcar Children find it in time?
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 Mystery at the Ballpark
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 are joining a baseball team! Jessie and Violet are selected to play on the local baseball team, Henry gets a job helping the coach, and even Benny has a special role--as batboy. But at this ballpark, there's more than just a game going on--there's a mystery. A special bat is stolen, Jessie's favorite glove disappears, and the team almost doesn't make it to their first game. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery and save the team?
The Mystery at the Alamo
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangThe Aldens are asked to be extras in a movie while visiting the Alamo but things are not picture perfect. They have to discover who stole a precious ring from the beautiful star, Claire, and they find out many people are jealous of her.
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 at Skeleton Point
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Hodges SoileauWhen Grandfather's friend bought Skeleton Point, she invited the Alden children to help her fix it up. But this empty mansion is even spookier than it looks. The man who used to live there studied bones--and the house it filled with skeletons! Then the mansion's valuable statues begin to disappear. Could the Skeleton Point ghost be causing mischief?
The Mystery at Peacock Hall
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangA distant relative asks for the help of the Boxcar children when enigmatic events start happening at her mansion.
The Movie Star Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny have become friends with a famous movie star! While Tate Radison was filming his last movie, a lot of odd things happened. No one knows who was responsible for the canister of film disappearing or for the other problems. Now Tate wants to keep his presence in Greenfield a secret to avoid any more mishaps. But soon a note arrives in his mailbox, and the troubles start again. Why would someone want to ruin Tate's career? It's another mystery for the Boxcar Children!
Mountain Top Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour 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 treasure!What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Mountain Top Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and David CunninghamHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer mountain climbing in New England. A dangerous rockslide.. .a mountain cave.. .a secret treasure....There are many adventures in store for the Boxcar Children in the Mountain Top Mystery.
Monkey Trouble
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny once lived on their own in a boxcar . . .It's spring, and all the baby animals are being born--a perfect time to visit the zoo. The Aldens and their friends are taking pictures there for a photo contest. But when cameras go missing and a girl is accused of cheating, the Boxcar Children must find out just who is monkeying with the contest!
Mike's Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a suspicious house fire in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Aldens head back to Mystery Ranch for another summer! They are thrilled to learn their friend Mike has moved to Yellow Sands—a new town nearby. But when a house fire breaks out and Mike is blamed for starting it, the Aldens must find the real culprit to help their friend.What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Mike's Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Dirk GringhuisHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer out west on Mystery Ranch. The excitement begins when they meet their old friend, Mike. When Mike is blamed for starting a fire, the Boxcar Children know he's innocent. But can they discover who's really behind Mike's Mystery - before it's too late?
The Midnight 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 are about to encounter a mystery at midnight! The Alden Children are competing in an invention convention held at the home of a famous inventor known for her one-of-a-kind clocks. The clocks sound loudly at every hour, especially at midnight, when the Aldens are awakened by a concert of chirps, chimes, clangs, and gongs. But the clocks aren't the only noise in the house at midnight. Someone or something is making a mysterious tapping sound. Is the late-night tapper inventing trouble for the convention? The Aldens are determined to find out!
The Lighthouse Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an old lighthouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Aldens take a trip to the New England coast and get to stay in a lighthouse! But strange things happen after it gets dark—an unknown woman is seen walking around, and Watch wakes up growling late at night. Can the Boxcar Children shed light on a seaside mystery?What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
The Lighthouse Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and David CunninghamHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer in a lighthouse on the New England coast. Jessie sees a mysterious woman walking on the grounds of the lighthouse late at night. Watch, Jessie's dog, wakes up growling almost every evening-at midnight. And Henry finds a puzzling note in the sand.... Many more strange things will happen before the Boxcar Children can solve The Lighthouse Mystery.
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 Ice Cream Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Hodges SoileauThe Aldens are helping out at the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn. They are learning to make ice cream and creating some new fun flavors. But they soon notice that the ice cream isn't the only thing getting mixed up at the Ice Cream Barn. It appears someone wants to shut the shop down! Can the Boxcar Children sort out this sticky mess before the Ice Cream Barn gets licked?
The Hurricane Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangWhile on a South Carolina trip the Alden children agree to hunt for a pirate's hidden treasure, but they face a thief who is trying to find it and keep it.
Houseboat Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and David CunninghamHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending a vacation traveling down the river on a houseboat. Throughout their journey, the Boxcar Children have the feeling they're being watched. Little do they know, someone is looking for something on their houseboat-and he'll stop at nothing until he gets it!
Houseboat Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour 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 Children figure out what the pursuer could be after?What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
A Horse Named Dragon
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Robert PappThe Aldens are helping out at a rescue ranch, taking care of horses that need extra attention. Jessie's favorite is a beautiful horse named Dragon. But when Dragon and some of the 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?
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 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.