The Boxcar Children
Series · 161
books · 1924-2022
Books in series
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The Boxcar Children Beginning
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
2012
Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm.
Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy—"the best family of all," Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countryside, and a car is stranded on the road near their farm. The family in the car needs shelter, and when the Aldens take them in, the strangers soon become friends. But things never stay the same at Fair Meadow Farm, and the spring and summer bring events that will forever change the lives of the Alden Children.
Newbery Award-winning author Patricia MacLaclan pays loving tribute to the classic novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner in this story of the Alden children's origins and the challenges they faced before their boxcar adventures.
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The Boxcar Children
1924
The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
#2
Surprise Island
1949
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Surprise Island in the second book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to their new friend—than meets the eye.
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.
#3
The Yellow House Mystery
1952
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of the yellow house in the third book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
A mystery surrounds the old yellow house on Surprise Island! Years ago, a man vanished from the house, and no one knows how or why. Now a long-lost clue leads the Aldens to investigate the mystery—and to a new adventure!
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.
#4
Mystery Ranch
1957
Four 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 ranch in the fourth book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
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's Jane's and Grandfather's relationship?
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.
#5
Mike's Mystery
1960
Benny and his friend Mike are in trouble when they are curious about a uranium mine.
#6
Blue Bay Mystery
1961
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Blue Bay in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Boxcar Children are on a trip with Grandfather to a beautiful island in the South Seas! The island is supposed to be deserted, but as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that suggest they are not alone. Is there a castaway living somewhere on the island?
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.
#7
The Woodshed Mystery
1962
The old farm where Grandfather grew up is full of stories. The Aldens must find out the truth about a devastating fire and a secret dating back to the Revolutionary War!
#8
The Lighthouse Mystery
1962
Librarian's Note: Alternate cover edition for ISBN 10: 0807545465, ISBN 13: 9780807545461.
Renting a lighthouse is unusual, but even more so is an unfriendly boy's peculiar behavior.
#9
Mountain Top Mystery
1964
Librarian's Note: For an alternate cover edition of the same ISBN, click here.
Marooned on a mountain, the Aldens survive a landslide and find a Native American secret.
#10
Schoolhouse Mystery
1965
Four 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 schoolhouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Aldens' friend Max says nothing interesting happens in Port Elizabeth. But when the children visit the small fishing village and come across a man snooping around the local library, they prove that every town has its mysteries.
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.
#11
Caboose Mystery
1966
A trip in a caboose at the end of a freight train leads to an old clown and a search.
#12
Houseboat Mystery
1967
Henry, 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.
#13
Snowbound Mystery
1968
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of their snowbound cabin in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
A sudden snowstorm traps the Aldens in a mountain cabin! The cabin is cozy, but the children hear strange noises at night and find a coded message carved into the closet door. Can the children crack the code and solve their snowbound 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.
#14
Tree House Mystery
1969
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a secret window in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
A family moves into the house next door! The Boxcar Children decide to make friends with their new neighbors by building a tree house with them. In the process, they notice a window in their neighbor's house that nobody knows about. Does the old home have a secret?
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.
#15
Bicycle Mystery
1970
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an abandoned farmhouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Boxcar Children go on an overnight bicycle trip to Aunt Jane's! But when a rainstorm hits, they are forced to take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. As the children wait out the storm, a most unusual mystery finds 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.
#16
Mystery in the Sand
1971
Four 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.
#17
Mystery Behind the Wall
1973
Four 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.
#18
Bus Station Mystery
1974
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate some suspicious activity at a bus station in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
The Boxcar Children take a bus trip to the Science and Hobby Fair, but a bad storm forces them to stay at a bus station along the way. Soon they are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a suspicious bus-station manager.
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.
#19
Benny Uncovers a Mystery
1976
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a department store mystery in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.
When Benny and Henry get summer jobs at a department store in town, they don't expect to be solving mysteries at work. But when an expensive vase disappears, the salespeople receive strange notes, and the jewelry display is tampered with, it's up to Benny to uncover the truth!
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.
#20
The Haunted Cabin Mystery
1991
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.
#21
The Deserted Library Mystery
1991
The Aldens help restore an old library by cleaning up and clearing out old books. But while they work, they hear mysterious footsteps on the second floor. Then someone sneaks in and makes the library just as messy as before. Why would someone want the library to stay closed?
#22
The Animal Shelter Mystery
1991
When the Greenfield Animal Shelter suddenly closes, the Boxcar Children help care for the abandoned animals. They soon discover that many of them belonged to a woman who has disappeared! Can the Aldens track down the missing pet owner and find homes for their furry friends?
#23
The Old Motel Mystery
1991
Aunt Jane takes the Aldens to Florida to visit her friend Kay! Kay owns an old motel, but it's so rundown she thinks she might have to sell it. The Boxcar Children are happy to help her fix things up, but soon they learn someone is trying to keep the motel closed…forever.
#24
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
1992
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they find a mysterious painting hidden in the attic.
The children learn that it is a portrait of their grandmother, whom they never knew, wearing the necklace Grandfather gave her when they were married. The necklace disappeared on their first anniversary - and was never found. Can the Boxcar Children track down a necklace missing for so many years?
#25
The Amusement Park Mystery
1992
The Alden's investigation involves antique wooden horses on a merry-go-round near Cousin Joe's.
#26
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo
1992
The Boxcar Children are excited to be visiting all their favorite animals at Edward Marlow's zoo! But they soon discover someone is mixing up the signs on the cages and putting animals in danger. Can the children catch the culprit and save the animals in time?
#27
The Camp-Out Mystery
1992
The Aldens are going camping! But after they hear loud music in the middle of the night, notice their lantern is missing, and find a frightening note, the Boxcar Children must find out who is behind the pranks to save their vacation.
#28
The Mystery Girl
1992
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny help out at a general store, but they soon find that another girl who works there is acting strangely. She seems nervous and doesn't answer questions about her past. What secret is the mystery girl hiding?
#29
The Mystery Cruise
1992
While on a cruise with their grandfather, the Alden children help discover who is behind the mysterious troubles of the ship—disconnected phone lines, engine trouble, a man overboard—and still have fun sightseeing, eating, and swimming.
#30
The Disappearing Friend Mystery
1991
The Aldens start a helper service with their new friend,Beth, to raise money for the Greenfield Hospital! But Beth keeps disappearing when it's time to help. Then someone tears down their signs and lets the air out of their bike tires. Who would want to sabotage their fund-raiser?
#31
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
1992
The Aldens' cousins, Joe and Alice, move into a house that their neighbors say is haunted. The Boxcar Children know better than to believe such stories, but when they hear a mysterious voice singing upstairs, they begin to wonder if there really could be a ghost!
#32
Mystery in the Snow
1992
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and are spending their winter vacation at Snow Haven Lodge.
The lodge is having its annual winter carnival, and the Boxcar Children sign up to compete in events like skiing, skating, sledding, and building snow and ice sculptures. But no sooner has the competition begun, than the children have a mystery to solve!
#33
The Pizza Mystery
1993
Who is trying very hard to put Piccolo's Pizzeria out of business?
#34
The Mystery Horse
1993
When their grandfather arranges for them to spend two weeks at Sunny Oaks, the four Alden children enjoy settling into the routines of farm life but become suspicious about a mysterious horse locked in the stables
#35
The Mystery at the Dog Show
1993
The Alden children suspect someone of trying to sabotage the local dog show
#36
The Castle Mystery
1993
The Boxcar Children help restore a historic castle! But when the Aldens see mysterious lights, hear strange music, and see spooky faces in windows, they wonder if the old castle is haunted. Can the Aldens uncover the mystery behind the odd events?
#37
The Mystery of the Lost Village
1993
On a trip to New Mexico, the Aldens visit a forest that is rumored to be the location of a lost ancient village. After learning that the forest is going to be cut down, they start an archeological dig to prove the village existed, but the artifacts they find are stolen from the site! Who's trying to keep the truth buried?
#38
The Mystery of the Purple Pool
1994
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going on an exciting trip to New York City!
The children have a great time visiting the Empire State Building and ice skating at Rockefeller Center. But they discover something very strange at the hotel swimming pool: Someone has dyed the water bright purple! Who would do that? And why?
#39
The Ghost Ship Mystery
1994
While visiting a seaport town in New England, the Aldens learn about a shipwreck from 1969. Legend has it, the ship can be seen on the water in stormy weather. It's a mystery that has never been solved, but the Boxcar Children are up to the task!
#40
The Canoe Trip Mystery
1994
A woman named Angela tries to frighten the Boxcar Children out of going on a canoe trip with Aunt Jane, but they go anyway and encounter a mystery involving a riddle and a stolen coin collection.
#41
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
1994
The Aldens are spending a week at Camp Coral in Florida. They love studying fish, learning how to windsurf, and exploring the ocean. But then a portion of coral reef is destroyed. The Boxcar Children are determined to find the culprit!
#42
The Mystery of the Missing Cat
1994
When a neighbor's cat goes missing in Greenfield, the Boxcar Children are on the case! But with odd phone calls and look-alike cats turning up, there might be more going on than meets the eye. Can they find Spotzie―and get to the bottom of this mystery?
#43
The Mystery on Stage
1994
The Aldens are starring in The Wizard of Oz ―and even Benny and Watch have roles! But as the children get ready to perform, mysterious things start to happen. Can the Boxcar Children find out what's going on and save the show before opening night?
#44
The Dinosaur Mystery
1995
The Aldens are excited to with the Dino World exhibit at the Natural History Museum! But when they see a giant shadow moving in the museum and the T. rex bones go missing, they're spooked! Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery and find the bones before the exhibit opens?
#45
The Mystery of the Stolen Music
1995
A famous orchestra is coming to town! The Aldens are excited to hear the orchestra play, meet the musicians, and learn how to make their own instruments. They also can't wait to see a very valuable old piece of music, but when the music goes missing, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve!
#46
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
1995
The Aldens are excited to work at Mr. Brown's ice cream parlor. But on their first day, an angry customer storms out, and then each night ice cream disappears from the freezer! With a rival ice cream truck attracting the store's old customers, will the Aldens be able to save Mr. Brown's business?
#47
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
1995
After a hot-air balloon lands in their yard, the Aldens are invited to help out at a balloon festival! But when one balloon is mysteriously released without passengers, it looks like someone is trying to ruin the festival!
#48
The Mystery Bookstore
1995
When their grandfather buys a bookstore at auction in New Orleans, the Alden children help clean it up and discover that several people seem to be obsessed with the store and its contents.
#49
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
1995
The Aldens are fixing up the boxcar so they can ride in it for the Founders' Day Parade! There's just one problem: the boxcar has gone missing before the big day...with Watch inside! Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important mystery ever?
#50
The Mystery in the Cave
1995
The Boxcar Children are visiting Dragon Mouth's Cavern. Their plan is to explore the area and go rock hunting. But when Benny finds a way into secret underground caves, the children have even more to explore. The problem is, it seems like someone doesn't want them there. Can the Aldens solve this underground mystery?
#51
The Mystery on the Train
1996
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are on a train from Boston to San Francisco. Even though they used to live in a boxcar, this is the first time they've ridden a real, moving train.And they find a mystery to solve even before they leave the station. Is someone trying to steal a young woman's portfolio? Could it be the porter? Or is it the tall, bearded man who always wears sunglasses—even at night? What's in the portfolio, anyway?
#52
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
1996
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny use to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and they're going on a trip to the Arizona desert.
There the Aldens learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everything thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Aldens find out if the legend is true, and if it is, who will find the gold?
#53
The Guide Dog Mystery
1996
The Aldens are visiting a guide dog school! But when they arrive, strange things start to happen. Benny sees mysterious lights on in the middle of the night, and someone breaks into the kennel where the guide dogs are kept. Is someone after one of the dogs? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out!
#54
The Hurricane Mystery
1996
While visiting a friend of their grandfather's on Sullivan's Island, off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston, the Boxcar Children encounter mysterious activities related to rumors of a buried pirate treasure.
#55
The Mystery of the Secret Message
1996
A photograph of the statue of a Revolutionary War hero contains a secret message.
#56
The Firehouse Mystery
1997
After the Aldens learn that Grandfather used to be a volunteer firefighter, he takes them on a tour of Greenfield's historic firehouse. Then they hear that the town council wants to tear down the building. Will the Boxcar Children be able to save it, even when someone starts sabotaging their attempts?
#57
The Mystery in San Francisco
1997
The Aldens visit San Francisco! While sightseeing down by the docks, they learn that someone has been cutting nets and causing trouble for the local fisherman. Can the Aldens discover who is trying to shut down the fishing business before the fisherman have to anchor their boats for good?
#58
The Mystery at the Alamo
1997
The Aldens are on a trip to San Antonio when they get asked to be in a documentary about the history of the Alamo. Then things start to go wrong on set, and a priceless ring goes missing. With the help of some new friends, the Boxcar Children have to solve a mystery they'll never forget!
#59
The Outer Space Mystery
1997
Grandfather is moderating an astronomy convention at a college in the West Virginia mountains, and the Aldens tag along. They're excited to learn about a student's big discovery, but then his work goes missing―and so does another student! The Boxcar Children must go above and beyond to solve the case.
#60
The Soccer Mystery
1997
Someone is causing trouble for the Boxcar Chidren's soccer league.
#61
The Growling Bear Mystery
1997
When the Aldens visit Yellowstone they discover a map showing the way to an old cabin where gold is supposedly hidden
#62
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
1998
The Boxcar Children vacation at Lake Lucille in the Adirondack Mountains! People have been spreading rumors about a lake monster, and visitors are getting scared. When the Aldens hear strange noises and discover mysterious footprints on the shore, they must find out if there is really a monster in the lake.
#63
The Mystery at Peacock Hall
1998
The Aldens hope to find the treasure hidden at Peacock Hall. But when a face appears in a window, they realize there may be more than just one mystery to the mansion!
#64
The Black Pearl Mystery
1998
In Hawaii, the Aldens and cousin Soo Lee notice people are silent when the black pearl story is told.
#65
The Cereal Box Mystery
1998
When the Aldens learn about a burglary at an antique store, they set out to find who stole some jewelry. But then the thief strikes again―at their own house! This time, Benny's favorite cereal has been taken! Why would a jewel thief take a cereal box?
#66
The Panther Mystery
1998
The Aldens travel to the Florida Everglades to search for a missing park ranger who studies the endangered Florida panther. But even with the help of a Miccosukee girl from the local village, they struggle to find a lead and the clues aren't adding up. The Aldens can't help but does Ranger Andrew want to stay missing?
#67
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
1998
The Aldens are excited to visit a farm that's rumored to be haunted! But valuable antiques have gone missing. Could the thief be a ghost seeking revenge?
#68
The Basketball Mystery
1999
The Boxcar Children join a basketball team and are thrilled to find out the famous Buzz and Tipper Nettleton are their coaches! But when practice schedules get mixed up, and Tipper's Most Valuable Player trophy goes missing, the Aldens know there's been foul play. Can they find the culprit?
#69
The Movie Star Mystery
1948
A famous movie star wants to keep a low profile as he films his next movie in Greenfield. But when mishaps follow him to the new set, the Boxcar Children have to find out who is trying to ruin his career!
#70
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
1999
The Aldens are visiting Cherrystone Harbor Seaside Resort! When Benny finds part of a hidden treasure map, everyone at the resort wants to find the treasure for themselves. Can the Boxcar Children find the loot before someone else does?
#71
The Ghost Town Mystery (The Boxcar Children Ser., No. 71)
1999
One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, who's just bought a plot of land in the Rocky Mountains. When the Aldens hear their land is haunted they don't believe it. But when they see a ghostly figure in Tincup, an old ghost town on their property, they know something's up. Back at the ranch, where the phone and electricity go out with suspicious frequency, they fit the clues together. There's a mystery here and the Aldens are determined to solve it!
#72
The Mystery in the Mall
1999
The Boxcar Children are helping out at Penny's Emporium, a novelty shop in the mall. But soon everything starts to go wrong! What's going on at Hope Harbor Mall?
#73
The Gymnastics Mystery
1999
The Aldens try to help a visiting Russian gymnast who is surrounded by mysterious people and events and who seems to have a secret.
#74
The Poison Frog Mystery
2000
There's an exciting new exhibit at the Aldens' local zoo. But disaster strikes when a pair of rare ferrets is stolen, followed by two California condors. It seems the animals are being taken by someone who works for the zoo! Can the Boxcar Children stop a thief who has keys to all the cages?
#75
The Mystery of the Empty Safe
2000
The Aldens start a party planning business in Greenfield, but the fun and games comes to a halt after a safe is robbed during an event. When another safe is emptied at the next birthday party, it's time for the Boxcar Children to trade their party hats for detective caps.
#76
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery
2000
A three-day bicycle race should be fun, but misleading road signs, collapsing tents, and flat tires point to sabotage. The Boxcar Children have to race to the finish―and to find the culprit.
#77
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
2000
On a vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Aldens visit a horse sanctuary, make friends with a fisherman―and promise Grandfather not to go searching for mysteries. But when Benny sees a mysterious stallion galloping down the beach, the children have to investigate. Could the local legend of a ghost horse be true?
#78
The Mystery in the Computer Game
2000
In this unabridged series, you will meet Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden, who once lived in a boxcar, but now live with their grandfather in Greenfield. Their many adventures always land them in the middle of mystery and intrigue!
#79
The Mystery at the Crooked House
2000
When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens' housekeeper, learns she cannot afford to keep her childhood home, the Boxcar Children want to help. They learn that there is an unsolved riddle surrounding the old residence, known as the Crooked House. Could the riddle lead to treasure that would save the house?
#80
The Hockey Mystery
2000
Kevin Reynolds, the Aldens' favorite hockey star, plans to build a new ice rink in Greenfield and invites Jessie to join his new girls hockey team. But equipment goes missing and Kevin's blueprints are ruined. Someone's not happy about the rink, and the Aldens are determined to figure out why!
#81
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
2001
The Aldens are visiting Grandfather's good friend, Mrs. Wade, in a small town called Elbow Bend. According to Mrs. Wade's granddaughter, the town has many ghost tales and there is a favorite tale concerning a dog. One night, at midnight, they hear dogs howling all over Elbow Bend. Watch howls as well, and Benny sees a ghostly white dog in the woods!
#82
The Summer Camp Mystery
2001
The Boxcar Children are going to summer camp and are looking forward to a week of new friends, exciting activities, and, most of all, the annual camp Olympics. As soon as camp begins, everything begins to go wrong for the Aldens―they lose their luggage, the camp flag disappears from Henry's cabin, and campers on the other team use one of Jessie's ideas to score points for themselves. Are some campers so desperate to win the Olympics that they are willing to cheat?
#83
The Copycat Mystery
2001
The Alden children take a trip back in time when their Aunt Jane surprises them with a visit to Wagner Farmhouse, an old Victorian house that has been turned into a museum. When strange things happen at the museum, the Aldens wonder if the ghost of practical joker Horace Wagner really haunts the house. Or is someone trying to destroy the museum's chances for success?
#84
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
2001
The Boxcar Children are spending a weekend at Goldwin University for Grandfather's college reunion. They are immediately fascinated by the tall, mysterious clock tower that overshadows the campus. When they learn that a valuable secret from the past lies hidden somewhere at the school, they think the clock tower might hold the key to discovering it.
#85
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery
2001
The Boxcar Children are helping the Heart and Hands group fix up the old Bugbee Mansion. The Aldens begin to explore the mansion, discovering hidden rooms and odd noises coming from the walls. Most intriguing is a secret staircase.
#86
The Mystery of Blizzard Mountain
2002
Is Blizzard Mountain haunted by a snowy ghost, or is someone after a treasure?
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, the Boxcar Children, are helping map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. But as they do so, they discover that there is a treasure hidden somewhere nearby, and someone is determined to find it before the children do!
Will they find the treasure and finish blazing the trail, or will they be chased from the mountain?
#87
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
2002
When an elderly friend is injured, the Alden children offer to help him with his window-washing business in their small town of Greenfield and agree to help him solve a riddle that has arrived in a mysterious invitation.
#88
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse
2002
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The Mystery of the Star Ruby
2002
The Alden children are visiting a gem mine that is holding its annual gem-hunting competition. With a little instruction and the right gear, the Aldens have everything they need to begin their search. It's not long before Jessie makes a fabulous find. But just when she’s about to win the contest for finding the biggest ruby, her gem disappears! Now instead of digging for rocks, the Aldens are digging for clues. Who wants to win the contest so much that they would steal from the Boxcar Children?
#90
The Stuffed Bear Mystery
2002
When the Aldens visit friends in Vermont, they're in for a teddy treat―the annual Bear Jamboree, celebrating toy bears from all over the world! The Aldens soon encounter an unbearable a very rare and valuable bear has disappeared from the toy hospital. Now it's up to the children to track down the teddy thief?
#91
The Mystery at Skeleton Point
2002
The Aldens agree to help Grandfather's friend fix up Skeleton Point, an old mansion. But they never expected what they would find on the grounds of this dilapidated estate. Skeleton Point is filled with old skeletons belonging to its former owner, and townspeople have seen the skeletons walking through the house. Suddenly, the mansion's valuable statues begin to disappear.
#92
The Tattletale Mystery
2003
The town of Greenfield is having an art contest to celebrate the work of local artists, and the Boxcar Children are right in the middle of things. They're getting to know the artists and the gallery owner and learning all about art. But a mysterious note makes them realize that not everything about the world of art is as it seems. Could the gallery be filled with stolen paintings or counterfeit art?
#94
The Ice Cream Mystery
2003
The owner of the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn has two new her granddaughter Brianna and the horse Butterscotch. Benny is a frequent customer of the Ice Cream Wagon, run by Brianna with Butterscotch's help. But somebody is trying to shut down the Ice Cream Barn. Can the Aldens find the ice cream saboteur before the Ice Cream Barn is licked?
#95
The Midnight Mystery
2003
The Boxcar children are attending an Invention Convention at the home of an eccentric artist known for her whimsical, wonderful, one-of-a-kind clocks. The clocks sound loudly at every hour, especially at midnight, when the children are treated to a hilarious concert of chirping, clanging, chiming, and gonging. But the clocks aren't the only noise the kids hear at midnight. Something or someone is tapping in the night. Is someone inventing trouble for the convention?
#96
Mystery of the Fortune Cookie
2003
Who is leaving the mysterious cookie clues, and why?
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 fortune cookies and reading the messages inside.
This time instead of a fortune, he finds a hand-written 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?
#97
The Radio Mystery
2003
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are actors in a live mystery show being broadcast on an old-fashioned AM radio station. But that's not the only mystery the Boxcar children are part of—it's starting to look like the radio station is haunted!
#98
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost
2004
When the Alden children visit an old farmhouse, they learn the legend of painting done long ago that includes the ghost of the family's long-time missing cow.
#99
The Finders Keepers Mystery
2004
The Alden's neighbor, Lina, thinks there's treasure hidden in her attic and she wants the Boxcar Children to help her find it. Of course, the children are eager to help search―but it appears they aren't the only ones looking for the treasure. Can the Boxcar Children discover the treasure in the attic before someone else finds it first?
#100
The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar
2004
The Aldens' boxcar is the perfect place for games, picnics, sleepovers, and fun. But is it also the perfect place for ghosts? When strange things start happening there, Benny is convinced that the boxcar is haunted. Will the Boxcar Children be able to scare away the ghost...or is it good-bye to their boxcar?
#101
The Clue in the Corn Maze
2004
The Aldens find themselves right in the middle of an Iowa cornfield and a brand-new mystery! The farm where the children are visiting is famous for its wonderful corn maze, and every year visitors come to walk through the maze and enjoy the Corn King Days festival. But the maze is being vandalized at night, and the festival is in danger of being shut down. Can the children catch the culprit and save the festival?
#102
The Ghost Of The Chattering Bones
2005
The Alden children knew they would be investigating a mystery at Eton Place, but they had no idea there would be a ghost there, too! An old family friend, Norah Eton, believes there is a valuable piece of jewelry hidden somewhere on her property, but she only has one small clue to help the Aldens find it. Will they be able to find the treasure, or will the ghost of the Chattering Bones scare them away first?
#103
The Sword of the Silver Knight
2005
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. But the pompous King Richard, who tends to forget that he’s an actor and not a real king, seems to think the sword belongs to him. And the beautiful Princess Annabel may also have something to hide. Can the Boxcar Children find the sword and solve the mystery before the fair moves on to Silver City?
#104
The Game Store Mystery
2005
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 more, letters are disappearing from the sign in front of the shopping center! It all seems to spell a new mystery for the Boxcar Children.
#105
The Mystery of the Orphan Train
2005
The Aldens visit an old Kansas inn that's full of secrets! Nobody knows why a famous photographer visited the inn just to take a single picture. And what about the other legendary guest―a heroic young stranger who’d come west on an "orphan train?" The children discover a long lost-riddle that just might solve all these mysteries―if only they can solve it!
#106
The Vanishing Passenger
2006
The famous mystery writer, Gilbert Finch, is coming to Greenfield to speak at the library, and the Aldens can't wait to meet him. When they go with Grandfather to pick Finch up at the train station, he is nowhere to be found. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny need to solve this mystery quickly. Otherwise, Finch's archrival, Daniel VanBuren, will speak at the library instead of Finch!
#107
The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery
2006
The Aldens are helping one of Grandfather's friends break a world record by building the world's largest yo-yo! But someone follows them, and then the plans for the yo-yo turn up missing. Someone is trying to sabotage the yo-yo before it's launched!
#108
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake
2006
The Aldens are visiting Grandfather's friend, Amy, at the Ogopogo Retreat in Canada. Amy rents cabins to tourists who hope to see the mysterious underwater creature, the Ogopogo, swimming in the lake. Henry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny can't wait to try to spot the Ogopogo from their cabin. Amy tells the children about a riddle that an old friend left for her in one of the cabins that could lead to a small treasure. The children need to find the treasure, and fast―otherwise, Amy will have to sell the retreat. As the riddle starts to unfold, strange things start to happen around the lake. Something is moving around in the water late at night, and someone doesn't want the Aldens helping Amy. Will the Boxcar Children crack the riddle before it's too late?
#109
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery
2006
The entire town is excited about the summer music festival―especially the Aldens, who have been asked to help with the show. The largest attraction this year will be the popular Greenfield Four. A big-time music producer is going to be in the crowd to catch the show, and Greenfield residents hope their favorite local group will be famous soon. The day before the show, The Greenfield Four arrive at the rehearsal hall to find all of their instruments missing! The band insists that they won't play without them, and now it's up to the Boxcar Children to find the instruments before the show. Who would want to sabotage the band's big show? Does someone want to steal the Greenfield Four's spotlight, or is the theft an act of revenge? The Aldens are on the case in this music festival mystery.
#110
The Secret of the Mask
2007
The Aldens are preparing for a yard sale when they find an old wooden mask in the trash behind a neighbor's house. Violet notices that the mask looks like a Native American mask that she had read about. When the children go to the library to learn more about the mask, they discover that they have found an old Native American mask from the Hopi tribe. When the children learn there will be an Intertribal Pow-Wow at the park over the weekend, they plan to deliver the mask to its rightful owners.
But Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny soon find out that they’re not the only people interested in the history of the old wooden mask. A strange man is following them around, and an antique dealer is looking for more than her fair share at the Boxcar yard sale. When the mask is stolen from their garage, the Aldens vow to find it before the weekend Pow-Wow. But with such little evidence, will they be able to find the mask in time?
#111
The Seattle Puzzle
2007
The Aldens are on vacation in Seattle! They're ready to explore the city, and one of Grandfather’s friends is going to give them a personal tour. On their first day of sightseeing, they start the day at the Hungry Heart Diner where a mystery falls right into their laps! Benny finds a riddle taped to the bottom of their table. What does the riddle mean, and where will it take them? When the first riddle leads the children to another riddle, the Boxcar Children begin to wonder how this Seattle puzzle came to them. As each riddle brings the children to a new part of Seattle, the children try to piece the clues together. Who is planting the riddles, and what will happen if they can’t crack the next one? Where will the final riddle lead them?
#112
The Ghost in the First Row
2007
The Aldens are visiting Aunt Jane in Elmford. She tells the children that she has tickets for them to see a mystery play at the Trap-Door Theater. A theater patron who loved mysteries left her life savings to improve the theater and to hold a yearly contest with a cash prize awarded to the best mystery playwright in town. The Aldens can't wait to find out everything there is to know about the old Trap-Door Theater. But there is more than one mystery going on. Each day at rehearsal something strange has happened to the front-row seat once occupied by the benefactor―popcorn all over the floor, an old costume laid out, a spotlight shining on her empty seat. Is the benefactor’s ghost haunting the theater, or is one of Elmford’s living residents up to no good? There is only one thing the Aldens like better than a mystery―two mysteries for the price of one!
#113
The Box That Watch Found
2007
One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch, comes across a mysterious box with a note inside. "Congratulations!" the note says. “You’ve found it!” The box is part of a fun new treasure-hunting game, and soon Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are looking all over town for cleverly hidden boxes. But they’re not the only ones on the trail for clues! When several of the treasure boxes go missing, the game is ruined for everyone. Who would steal the boxes―and why?
#114
A Horse Named Dragon
2008
The Aldens are spending a week at the Dare to Dream Ranch, a rescue ranch that takes in horses whose owners can no longer care for them. The children help with chores, and Jessie is thrilled to be looking after a beautiful horse named Dragon. But when two of the oldest horses are missing from the pasture, a mystery begins to unfold―why would someone want to steal two old, sick horses? Then Dragon disappears, too, and the children discover that one of the horses has paint on its coat. Just what's going on at the ranch, anyway?
#115
The Great Detective Race
2008
The local radio station is putting on the Great Detective Race, where contestants must solve riddles and search all over Greenfield for clues leading to the grand prize! One of the prizes would make a perfect gift for Mrs. MacGregor, so the Aldens sign up for the contest. Soon they're following the riddles' clues all over town. But when some of the clues turn out to be fake, it's clear that someone is playing unfairly. Could another contestant in the Great Detective Race be trying to stop the Boxcar Children from winning?
#116
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie
2008
The Aldens are visiting a friend who owns a drive-in movie. The children love to eat popcorn in the car and watch movies under the stars. But one night the sound system starts playing loud music, and a couple of employees seem to be hiding a secret.
#117
The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes
2008
The Aldens are helping the owner of a local restaurant grow delicious food in a garden. They work hard to water and weed and take care of the fruits and vegetables that are growing. But soon the children notice the strangest thing―the plants are moving. The tomato plants aren't in the same spot they were planted in! How could that be happening? Then, when fruits and vegetables start to vanish from the garden, it’s clear that a brand new mystery is sprouting for the Boxcar Children.
#118
The Spy Game
2009
When the Boxcar Children visit a neighbor’s house, a mysterious old wedding photo and a riddle lead them on a “spy game” devised long ago by the original owner of the house. When the children hunt for clues they discover amazing things, like a stone path whose pieces fit together into a jigsaw puzzle! But soon the children begin to suspect that there's a mystery inside the mystery. They read about a similar puzzle in one of their new Detective Club books, and they meet a woman who looks eerily like the bride in the old wedding photo. Just who is behind this spy game?
#119
The Dog-gone Mystery
2009
When a new dog obedience business opens in Greenfield, the Aldens decide to enroll Watch for a refresher course. At the first class a Dalmatian goes missing, and everyone wonders if the dog ran away or was stolen. But when a malamute disappears at the second class, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny know they have a mystery on their hands. Could the thief be the class' instructor, the Dalmatian's owner, the dog groomer, or the owner with the very obedient dog?
#120
The Vampire Mystery
2009
The Aldens meet Mr. Hudson, a local author who is best known for his novel about a vampire. But rumors of a real vampire are going around town―a vampire who haunts the graveyard behind Mr. Hudson's house! But since vampires don't exist, the children soon realize that someone must be trying to scare people away from Greenfield! Who brought the old legend back to life―and why?
#121
Superstar Watch
2009
A big Hollywood agent wants Watch to appear in a commercial for a new kind of dog food! Even though Watch seems to love the food on-camera, he won't touch it at home. Someone at the studio has been switching the brand and the Aldens must find out the truth behind the cover-up. Should Watch still do the commercial even though he doesn't like the product?
#122
The Spy in the Bleachers
2010
It's a big week at Cogwheel Stadium―the baseball team the Clayton Cogs are playing for the pennant! The Aldens are helping out at the ballpark, and they're glad to be part of the excitement. But the other team's batters seem to know the pitches too well, and it's clear someone in the stadium is stealing the Cogs' pitcher's signals. Now the Boxcar children must find out who is spying for the other team!
#123
The Amazing Mystery Show
2010
The Boxcar Children have been chosen to play in an exciting new game show! A camera crew is following the Aldens around the city of Philadelphia as they compete with another brother-and-sister team in a search for clues. The search isn't easy, though, especially when someone has tampered with the Aldens' map and stolen one of Benny's treasures! Why is their team being sabotaged?
#124
The Pumpkin Head Mystery
2010
This fall-flavored adventure for the Boxcar Children takes the Aldens to a New England farm that has more than its share of strange occurrences. Every year at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides, but this year something is haunting the old place―a mysterious specter with a glowing pumpkin head that warns guests to stay away! It's up to the Aldens to find out who―or what―is behind the scare.
#125
The Cupcake Caper
2010
It's a delicious new mystery with the Boxcar Children as they help catch a cupcake thief! Mama Tova's shop in Greenfield is so famous that every day, people line up around the block to buy her cupcakes. But when someone breaks into her kitchen, it's clear that her secret recipe is in danger. The Aldens follow the suspects to a bake-off where they must find the culprit using their mystery-solving skills―and their taste buds, too!
#126
The Clue in the Recycling Bin
2011
The Aldens volunteer at the new recycling center in Greenfield.They find interesting objects that they take home and fix up. But after the Boxcar Children learn that the center has been vandalized, there's a mystery to dig through. Why would someone want to make a mess of all the junk?
#127
Monkey Trouble
2011
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!
#128
The Zombie Project
2011
While at the Winding River Lodge, the Aldens hear about a zombie living in the surrounding forest! As the signs of zombie attacks start to mount, the Boxcar Children recruit the help of a reporter and some locals. But is someone hiding information? Or should the Boxcar Children really be afraid of things that go bump in the night?
#129
The Great Turkey Heist
2011
A new restaurant is opening up in Greenfield, and the Aldens are first in line to help the owner start up a food pantry. They do everything they can to collect donations, from putting up signs to offering a free Thanksgiving dinner for the whole town, but someone keeps moving the signs and even steals the giant turkey that was meant for the dinner. The clock is ticking to get it back, but never fear, the Boxcar Children are on the case.
#130
The Garden Thief
2012
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!
#131
The Boardwalk Mystery
2013
The 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?
#132
The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
2013
On 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!
#133
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
2013
One 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.
#134
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
2014
The 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!
#135
The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit
2014
The 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!
#136
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
2014
Jessie'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!
#137
The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle
2014
The 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.
#138
The Mystery of Missing Pop Idol
2015
It’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?
#139
The Mystery of Stolen Dinosaur Bones
2015
The 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?
#140
The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
2015
The 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?
#141
The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
2015
The 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?
#142
The Legend of the Irish Castle
2016
The 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!
#143
The Celebrity Cat Caper
2016
The Aldens are excited to meet their favorite celebrity―Walter the Cat, who makes the funniest videos on the Internet! And when this celebrity cat inherits a million dollars from his owner, he becomes even more famous! But someone seems to be angry about the will and is stealing things from Walter's house. Is this cat too famous for his own good?
#144
Hidden in the Haunted School
2016
The old abandoned school in Silver City is being fixed up as an art center and the Boxcar Children volunteer to help clean up the place. But the other volunteers are scared by the spooky goings-on in the school―doors lock by themselves, and chalkboard messages appear out of nowhere! Will the Aldens find out the secret of the haunted school?
#145
The Election Day Dilemma
2016
Cousin Alice is running for mayor in her town, and the Aldens are helping with her campaign! But Alice s campaign posters are torn down and painted over and the same thing happens to her opponent! Then posters for a third candidate appear around town, but nobody has ever seen him in person. Will the town elect a mystery man for mayor? The Aldens are on the case!"
#146
The Doughnut Whodunit
2018
A hip new doughnut shop known for its bizarre recipes is opening up in Greenfield. At first, the owners of the other doughnut shop in town, Delilah's, aren't worried. But when the new shop starts making doughnuts that look just like some of Delilah's greatest hits, the Boxcar Children must figure out if it's just a coincidence or if someone from the new shop is stealing Delilah's recipes.
#147
The Robot Ransom
2018
Henry and Jessie's middle school robotics team is going to the regional competition! But it seems like someone doesn’t want their team to compete. Can the Aldens use their sleuthing skills and what they’ve learned about robotics to find the culprit and save the day?
#148
The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
2018
The Aldens are visiting a small town known for its harvest festival. The town is beautiful in the fall, but rumors of the harvest moon and a werewolf are keeping people away. Can the Aldens get to the bottom of who―or what―is causing such a stir?
#149
The Day of the Dead Mystery
2018
The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out―that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?
#150
The Hundred-Year Mystery
2019
The Boxcar Children stumble across a 100-year-old time capsule with a mysterious journal inside. It contains clues that lead the children around Greenfield and through the history books in search of a lost treasure. But questions remain. Who wrote the journal? And after 100 years, will there be enough evidence to find the hidden treasure?
#151
The Sea Turtle Mystery
2019
The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They’re protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what’s going on and help save the sea turtles?
#152
Secret on the Thirteenth Floor
2019
Black cats? Broken mirrors? The number thirteen? The owner of the art deco apartment building in nearby Silver City believes in all kinds of superstitions. The Aldens aren’t so sure about most of them, but there’s one thing they do know: something strange is going on on the thirteenth floor. Are they just coincidences, or is the building manager onto something?
#153
The Power Down Mystery
2019
A bad storm hits Greenfield and leaves behind a mystery! With no power or internet, the Boxcar Children will need to put the pieces together the old-fashioned way. It’s been a while since the children have powered down. Can they figure out what’s going on while being unplugged?
#154
Mystery at Camp Survival
2020
The Boxcar Children know how much work it takes to live in the wilderness. They also know how much fun it can be! The children love exploring and learning new things at a primitive skills summer camp. But when strange things start happening around the camp, they need to use another of their favorite skills—mystery solving!
#155
The Mystery of the Forgotten Family
2020
The Boxcar Children are helping a friend find out more about their family's history. But what they find is a mystery going back generations! Can the Aldens help their friend unlock secrets of the past—and present?
#156
The Skeleton Key Mystery
2020
The Aldens are visiting a small town known for its fall festival, and while Grandfather is off taking in the fall colors, the children try out the town’s newest attraction―a Halloween escape room! The Aldens love solving the puzzles to get out of the room, and they don’t mind the spooky theme. The problem is, someone―or something―is making things downright scary for other customers!
#157
Science Fair Sabotage
2020
Jessie wants her science fair project to make a difference. So when she gets the chance to test a local creek for pollution, she can't wait to get started. But when things start going wrong with her experiment, Jessie and her siblings don't just have an experiment to investigate, they have a mystery to solve!
#159
The Beekeeper Mystery
2021
The Boxcar Children are helping harvest honey at a farm one of Grandfather’s friends owns. They're excited to learn about bees and eat fresh honey. But then several mishaps occur―is someone trying to ruin the harvest?
#160
The Mystery in the Magic Shop
2022
Henry is learning to perform magic tricks from The Amazing Arthur and is excited to participate in Greenfield Magic Shop's annual magic show. But then The Amazing Arthur goes missing. Is his disappearance part of a new magic trick or a mystery?
#1-4
The Boxcar Children 1-4
1942
Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children® chapter books with this classic boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!
This boxed set includes the following
#1 The Boxcar Children : When four orphaned children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!
#2 Surprise Island : As the Alden children explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to a new friend—than meets the eye.
#3 The Yellow House Mystery : A long-lost clue leads the Alden children to a mysterious old house while on summer vacation.
#4 Mystery Ranch :
The Alden children make a discovery that leads them to investigate a mystery involving their family ranch.
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 classic illustrations, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
#1-12
Boxcar Children Bookshelf
1996
Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children® chapter books with this classic boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!
This boxed set includes the following
#1 The Boxcar Children
#2 Surprise Island
#3 The Yellow House Mystery
#4 Mystery Ranch
#5 Mike’s Mystery
#6 Blue Bay Mystery
#7 The Woodshed Mystery
#8 The Lighthouse Mystery
#9 Mountain Top Mystery
#10 Schoolhouse Mystery
#11 Caboose Mystery
#12 Houseboat 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 classic illustrations, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Authors
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Author · 213 books
Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her Grandfather Carpenter, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of THE BOXCAR CHILDREN MYSTERIES. As a child, Gertrude enjoyed many of the things that girls enjoy today. She loved furnishing a dollhouse with handmade furniture and she liked to read. Her favorite book was ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Often on Sundays after church, Gertrude enjoyed trips to visit her grandparents' farm. Along the way, she and Frances would stop to pick the wildflowers they both loved. Gertrude's favorite flower was the violet. Her family was a very musical one. They were able to have a family orchestra, and Gertrude enjoyed playing the cello. Her father had brought her one from New York —-a cello, a bow, a case and an instruction book. All together, he paid $14. Later, as an adult, she began playing the pipe organ and sometimes substituted for the church organist. Due to ill health, Ms. Warner never finished high school. She left in the middle of her second year and studied with a tutor. Then, in 1918, when teachers were called to serve in World War I, the school board asked her to teach first grade. She had forty children in the morning and forty more in the afternoon. Ms. Warner wrote, "I was asked or begged to take this job because I taught Sunday School. But believe me, day school is nothing like Sunday School, and I sure learned by doing —- I taught in that same room for 32 years, retiring at 60 to have more time to write." Eventually, Ms. Warner attended Yale, where she took several teacher training courses. Once when she was sick and had to stay home from teaching, she thought up the story about the Boxcar Children. It was inspired by her childhood dreams. As a child, she had spent hours watching the trains go by near her family's home. Sometimes she could look through the window of a caboose and see a small stove, a little table, cracked cups with no saucers, and a tin coffee pot boiling away on the stove. The sight had fascinated her and made her dream about how much fun it would be to live and keep house in a boxcar or caboose. She read the story to her classes and rewrote it many times so the words were easy to understand. Some of her pupils spoke other languages at home and were just learning English. THE BOXCAR CHILDREN gave them a fun story that was easy to read. Ms. Warner once wrote for her fans, "Perhaps you know that the original BOXCAR CHILDREN. . . raised a storm of protest from librarians who thought the children were having too good a time without any parental control! That is exactly why children like it! Most of my own childhood exploits, such as living in a freight car, received very little cooperation from my parents." Though the story of THE BOXCAR CHILDREN went through some changes after it was first written, the version that we are familiar with today was originally published in 1942 by Scott Foresman. Today, Albert Whitman & Company publishes this first classic story as well as the next eighteen Alden children adventures that were written by Ms. Warner. Gertrude Chandler Warner died in 1979 at the age of 89 after a full life as a teacher, author, and volunteer for the American Red Cross and other charitable organizations. After her death, Albert Whitman & Company continued to receive mail from children across the country asking for more adventures about Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden. In 1991, Albert Whitman added to THE BOXCAR CHILDREN MYSTERIES so that today's children can enjoy many more adventures about this independent and caring group of children. Books about Gertrude: https://www.goodreads.com/characters/...
Patricia MacLachlan
Author · 65 books
Patricia MacLachlan was born on the prairie, and always carried a small bag of prairie dirt with her wherever she went to remind her of what she knew first. She was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; and Three Names, illustrated by Mike Wimmer. She lived in western Massachusetts.
