"On a farm, the Aldens find their oldest mystery yet! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic."--

Summer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge. Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer on their own private island. There is a mysterious stranger on the island with a secret--but that's not the only surprise in store for the Boxcar Children.

"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.

The Alden children travel on a Mississippi paddle-wheel steamer to visit an old family friend in his cabin near Hannibal, Missouri, and try to discover who is responsible for the mysterious activities near the house.

The adventures of the Alden family as they ride across country in a caboose that has a strange history---or is it a mystery?

The Aldens are excited to be playing in their summer soccer league, until someone begins sabotaging the teams.

Benny anticipates making friends with the new kid down the street, but when he finds out that she's a girl, he is very disappointed.

After seeing a magician perform, Benny enlists his dog Watch to help him put on his own magic show, but then both Watch and Benny's magic bag disappear.