Gertrude Chandler Warner
61) The Boxcar Children Collection, Volume 1: The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, Yellow House Mystery
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The Boxcar Children: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Can they find a home where they can stay together as a family?
Surprise Island: The Aldens spend the summer on their own private island. There they meet a new friend with an amazing secret!
The Yellow House Mystery: Years ago, a man vanished from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Three complete stories in one collection! This volume...
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Mystery Ranch: The Aldens visit their mysterious Aunt Jane at her run-down ranch and make a surprising discovery!
Mike's Mystery: A nearby house burns down while the Boxcar Children are staying with their Aunt Jane - and their friend Mike is blamed for starting the fire!
Blue Bay Mystery: The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas Island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?
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The Ghost in the First Row: A dusty old theater that was shut up for years is coming to life again, and the Aldens are there for opening night! They're 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?
The Box That Watch Found: One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch, comes across...
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The Mystery of the Stolen Sword: The Aldens are excited to visit their friend Seymour Curtis, who lives on a farm that's rumored to be haunted! When they arrive, they learn that valuable antiques have gone missing. Is the thief someone who Seymour knows? Or is it a ghost seeking revenge? The Boxcar Children have another mystery to solve!
The Basketball Mystery: The Aldens are in a community basketball league, and Buzz and Tipper Nettleton, Greenfield's...
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The Woodshed Mystery, The Lighthouse Mystery, Mountain Top Mystery The Woodshed Mystery: The Alden children are staying at the New England farmhouse where their grandfather grew up. There are many stories and legends about the old farm, and there's a woodshed near the house that holds a surprising secret... a secret that dates all the way back to the Revolutionary War!
The Lighthouse Mystery: When the Aldens take a summer trip to the New England...
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Superstar Watch: The Wundermutt dog food company is searching for a very special dog to be in their commericals, and the Aldens bring their dog, Watch, to the tryouts! But plenty of other dog owners are hoping their dogs get the job, too - including a dog that's already famous. Does Watch have what it takes to be a star? The Spy in the Bleachers: It's a big week at Cogwheel Stadium - the Clayton Cogs are playing for the pennant! But the other team's...
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The Mystery of the Lost Mine: The Aldens are going on a trip to the Arizona desert. There they learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Boxcar Children find out if the legend is true - and if it is, who will find the gold?
The Guide Dog Mystery: The Aldens are going to visit a guide dog school - but once they arrive, mysterious things start to happen. Benny sees strange lights in one...
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#143 The Celebrity Cat Caper: Walter the Cat is a star, but is he too famous for his own good? The Boxcar Children must find out who's trying to ruin this cat's career!
#144 Hidden in the Haunted School: Does a ghost live in the deserted hallways of Hawthorne School?It's up to the Boxcar Children to uncover the old school's secrets!
#145 The Election Day Dilemma: Cousin Alice is running for mayor, and the Boxcar Children must find out which...
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The Black Pearl Mystery: The Boxcar Children and their grandfather are visiting Hawaii. They help pick pineapples on their cousin Mary's plantation, go snorkeling, and visit a volcano. But they can't figure out why no one will tell them the legend of the black pearl. And who took the diving maps that belonged to cousin Mary's husband? It looks as if the Aldens have another mystery on their hands!
The Cereal Box Mystery: When the Aldens come across...
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The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar . . . with their dog, Watch, in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch. Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important...
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The Sword of the Silver Knight: A Medieval Fair has come to town, and the Aldens get grandfather's permission to volunteer their time. Benny becomes a page to the Silver Knight, a top suspect when the valuable antique sword used in the fair goes missing. The Game Store Mystery: When a new store called the Game Spot opens in their town, the Aldens are thrilled. But it's not fun and games when the other stores at Crossroads mall are robbed. What's...
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The Canoe Trip Mystery: The Boxcar Children are going on a canoe trip with Grandfather and Aunt Jane. They enjoy paddling across the sparkling lake and camping under the stars. But their trip really gets interesting when they find a mysterious riddle leading them to hidden treasure!
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach: The children are attending Camp Coral, where they learn about the ocean and all the things in it - coral, fish, dolphins, and other...
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The Ice Cream Mystery: The Aldens are helping out at the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn. They are learning to make ice cream and creating some new flavors. But they soon notice that the ice cream isn't the only thing getting mixed up at the Ice Cream Barn. It appears that someone wants to shut the shop down! Can the Boxcar Children sort out this sticky mess before the Ice Cream Barn gets licked?
The Midnight Mystery: The Alden children are staying at...
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The Mystery of the Pirate's Map: While on the beach at a seaside resort, Benny finds a bottle with a tattered piece of paper inside. When the Aldens find out that it's part of a map that leads to a pirate's riches, they prepare to search for the buried gold. But the Aldens aren't the only ones looking for the hidden fortune. Will they be the first to solve the mystery of the pirate's map? Aye, mateys, this might be the Boxcar Children's biggest adventure...
75) The Boxcar Children Collection, Volume 5: Snowbound Mystery, Tree House Mystery, Bicycle Mystery
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Snowbound Mystery: It's an unusual winter vacation for the Alden family when a huge snowstorm traps them in the woods! Luckily, the log cabin where they're staying is cozy - only there are strange noises in the night and a mysterious code is carved into the closet door. The rescue is a long wait for the Boxcar Children, but the cabin is full of secrets.
Tree House Mystery: The Alden children are helping their neighbors build a tree house. From the...
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The Spy Game: When the Boxcar Children uncover a strange puzzle in a friend's backyard, it's just the beginning of the "spy game" - a search for clues leading to gold! The children must make sense of a mysterious old photo and a riddle. But soon the children begin to suspect that there's a mystery inside the mystery. Just who is behind the spy game, anyway? The Dog-Gone Mystery: When a dog training school opens in Greenfield, the Boxcar Children bring...
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The Mystery at Skeleton Point: When 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 - but the house is filled with skeletons! Then, the mansion's valuable statues begin to disappear. Could the Skeleton Point ghost be causing mischief?
The Tattletale Mystery: It's time for the annual Greenfield art...
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The Pumpkin Head Mystery: Every fall at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides. Best of all, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny get to dress up in costumes and help with the fun. But something is haunting the farm . . . a mysterious ghost with a glowing pumpkin head! The Cupcake Caper: 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...
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The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard: Clayton Hollow does the best snowboarding tricks! But someone's playing a trick on him by stealing his snowboard. Can the Aldens help him?
Mystery of the Wild West Bandit: Welcome to Wildcat Crossing! There's horses to ride, a Wild West show - and a mysterious troublemaker on the loose!
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch: Kayla's the star soccer player in town, but someone is trying to ruin her chance to go...
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The Gymnastics Mystery: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are happy to share their home with Katya, the young gymnast, and watch her practice for the big competition. When things start going wrong at the gym, it quickly becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin Katya's chances of winning . . . but who? The Aldens want to help. The trouble is, Katya's been acting a little mysterious herself - almost as if she's got something to hide. But what? Can...