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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!
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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?
Mystery Behind the Wall
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and David CunninghamWhen the boxcar children find an old journal behind the closet wall, they never dream it will lead them on a search for a valuable coin collection.
Mystery Behind the Wall
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 behind the wall in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.When the Boxcar Children find a mysterious journal hidden behind the wall of the guest room, it leads them on a search for a valuable coin collection. But what happened to the journal's owner, and what is she trying to tell them?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 Mystery Bookstore
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangThe boxcar children go to New Orleans where they help to clean up an old, dusty bookstore. They discover a beautiful set of fairy tale books, and one vanishes!
The Mystery Cruise
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they live with their grandfather. And he's taking them on a wonderful cruise in the Caribbean! No sooner has the cruise begun, than things start to go wrong. The ship's radio breaks. It appears someone has fallen overboard-but it turns out to be a false alarm. And then there's engine trouble. Is someone deliberately tampering with the ship? It's a mystery-and fortunately the Boxcar Children are on board!
The Mystery Girl
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they live with their grandfather. And they're working in a general store, to help out a friend of Aunt Jane's. It seems to the children that the young girl who works in the store is behaving very strangely. She seems nervous and won't answer any questions about her past. Then a strange man comes to the store asking about her. What secret is the mystery girl hiding?
The Mystery Horse
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 spending their vacation on a farm. The children learn to do everything from milking cows and making homemade jam to raising a barn. Then one day they spot a beautiful horse locked up in the stable. Who is this mysterious horse? And why is it hidden?
The Mystery in New York
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are sight-seeing in New York City. But before the end of their very first day in the city someone steals the priceless Elizabeth Star Diamond from their friend Mr. Pound--and the Boxcar Children spring into mystery-solving action.
The Mystery in San Francisco
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangWhile visiting their aunt and uncle in San Francisco the Alden children visit Fisherman's Wharf. After they ride on their uncle's boat they discover something fishy is going on in the wharf and someone doesn't want Uncle Andy to catch any fish.
Mystery in the Cave
by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny use to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going on vacation to Dragon's Mouth Cavern. The four Aldens like rock hunting in the area, until Benny finds a sinkhole that leads to the underground caves. While exploring the caves they realize that someone doesn't want them there. But why? Can the Boxcar Children solve this new underground mystery?
The Mystery in the Computer Game
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 a new computer to play games on! During a visit to a computer game company, the Aldens meet the designers of their favorite game: Ringmaster. When the designers learn the Aldens are Ringmaster experts, they ask for their help. Would the Aldens test the new version of the game before it is sent out to stores? The Aldens gladly agree. But soon, the characters in Ringmaster II are giving the Aldens strange clues about people and places in real life! Is someone using the computer game to tell them something is wrong? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out!
The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie
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 discover a mystery in a fortune cookie!When the Aldens go to dinner at a local Chinese restaurant, Benny can't wait for his favorite part of the meal: dessert. He loves breaking open the delicious fortune cookies and reading the messages inside. But when Benny opens his cookie, he is in for a surprise. Instead of a fortune, Benny's cookie contains a handwritten riddle! One cookie leads to another, and the Aldens soon realize they've bitten into another mystery. Who is leaving the Aldens the mysterious cookie clues ... and why?
The Mystery in the Mall
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 are working at a mall owned by his friend. When the Aldens arrive at Hope Harbor, they're excited to see the crowds of shoppers and the endless variety of stores. But as they begin to work at Penny's Emporium, a novelty shop in the mall, everything starts to go wrong. Some of the other mall workers don't seem to want the Aldens' help. Even worse, some of the merchandise bound for Penny's Emporium has disappeared. What's going on at Hope Harbor Mall? It's up to the Boxcar Children to figure out who's behind this mystery.
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?
Mystery in the Sand
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 gold locket in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.At the beach, Benny finds a valuable gold locket and decides to try to find its owner. Soon the children are caught up in a puzzle involving strange visitors at the beach and the mysterious Miss Smith, who seems to live along in the big Tower House nearby.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.
Mystery in the Sand
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 living in a mobile home on the beach. One morning Benny finds a valuable gold locket in the sand and decides to try to find its owner. Soon, the Boxcar Children are caught up in a puzzle that involves shadowy figures on the beach at midnight and the mysterious Miss Smith who seems to live alone in the big Tower House nearby....