There are 125 books in the The Boxcar Children Mysteries series. The newest book is The Cupcake Caper which came out in 2010.

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The Boxcar Children

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , L. Kate Deal (illustrator) ,

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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home―and become the Boxcar Children!

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2
Surprise Island

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Mary Gehr (illustrator),

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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.

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The Yellow House Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Mary Gehr (illustrator),

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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!

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Mystery Ranch

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Dirk Gringhuis (illustrator),

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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?

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Mike's Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Dirk Gringhuis (illustrator),

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The Aldens head back to Mystery Ranch for another summer! They are thrilled to learn their friend Mike has moved to Yellow Sands―a new town nearby. But when a house fire breaks out and Mike is blamed for starting it, the Aldens must find the real culprit to help their…

6
Blue Bay Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Dirk Gringhuis (illustrator),

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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.?

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The Haunted Cabin Mystery

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The Aldens take a paddle-wheel boat down the Mississippi River to visit their friend Cap Lambert in his cabin. But strange things are happening on Cap's property. When they see spooky flickering lights at night, the Boxcar Children must find out if the cabin is haunted!

21
The Deserted Library Mystery

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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

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The Alden children save an old woman's house, land, and all the animals in her animal shelter from greedy contractors.

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The Old Motel Mystery

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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…

24
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting

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The discovery of a painting of the children's grandmother involves the Aldens in a search for a sapphire necklace.

25
The Amusement Park Mystery

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The Aldens visit their cousins Joe and Alice, who live near an amusement park! The park has games, cotton candy, and a beautiful old carousel with wooden horses. But then Benny notices one horse isn't working and his favorite dapple gray has been damaged. Why would someone sabotage the carousel?

26
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo

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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

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These kids used to live alone in a boxcar and now they live with grandpa and he is taking them camping. They loved setting up camp but something strange happens in the night, loud music, their lantern disappears. Now they have a mystery to solve.

28
The Mystery Girl

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Charles Tang (illustrator),

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The Aldens notice that one of their fellow employees at Jerry Taylor's general store may be a spy for the new shopping center, so they try to stop her before she puts Mr. Taylor out of business.

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The Mystery Cruise

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.

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The Disappearing Friend Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Charles Tang (illustrator),

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At the same time that the Alden children's efforts to raise money for a new hospital wing are being sabotaged by nasty tricks, they find their attempts to befriend the new girl Beth frustrated by her strange behavior.

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The Mystery of the Singing Ghost

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Charles Tang (illustrator),

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When the Boxcar Children take on the task of fixing up a dilapidated old house in Greenfield before their cousins move in, strange things begin to happen, and the young sleuths begin to think that the house is haunted.

32
The Mystery in the Snow

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Is someone trying to ruin the winter games at Snow Haven Lodge? Skis go missing and then Benny’s snow people are smashed! It’s up to the Aldens to find the culprit.

33
The Pizza Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Charles Tang (illustrator),

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The Alden children love helping out at a local pizza parlor, but a blackout and other problems make them wonder if someone is trying to shut down the business. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

34
The Mystery Horse

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The Aldens are excited to work on Sunny Oaks Farm, milking cows and making jam! But when they find out Star, the beautiful horse locked in the stables, looks identical to a famous racehorse named Wind Dancer, the children grow suspicious. What is this racehorse doing on the farm? And…

35
The Mystery at the Dog Show

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Alden children suspect someone of trying to sabotage the local dog show.

36
The Castle Mystery

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The Boxcar Children are visiting a castle! But as they help to restore it, they see mysterious lights, hear strange music, and see spooky faces in the windows. Who is haunting the castle?

39
The Ghost Ship Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Charles Tang (illustrator),

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During a trip to New England, the Aldens learn about a mysterious ship, the "Flying Cloud," that had been lost at sea years earlier and that supposedly reappears during a storm

40
The Canoe Trip Mystery

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Nothing can stop the Boxcar Children from having fun on their canoe trip! When they arrive at Timberwolf Lake, they find clues of a hidden treasure somewhere nearby. But before they can try to find it, their camping gear is stolen. Is someone else trying to get the treasure!

41
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach

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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

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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

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The Aldens are starring in The Wizard of Oz! But when a costume is sabotaged and threatening notes are left on the set, it's clear someone wants to stop the show.

44
The Dinosaur Mystery

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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?

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The Mystery of the Stolen Music

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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…

47
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon

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The Aldens are excited to attend a hot-air balloon rally! But after someone tries to ruin the event, the children might not get to ride in a balloon. Can they find the culprit?

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The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar

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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

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The Aldens are exploring underground caves! But when their trail markers are stolen, how will they find their way out?

52
The Mystery of the Lost Mine

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The Aldens travel to Arizona and learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Boxcar Children find the hidden treasure?

53
The Guide Dog Mystery

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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…

54
The Hurricane Mystery

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The Aldens visit South Carolina and learn a friend of theirs has an ancestor who was a pirate! They hunt for the pirate's hidden treasure, but someone else is looking for it too. Can the Boxcar Children find it before the next big storm hits the coast?

56
The Firehouse Mystery

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The town council wants to tear down Greenfield's historic firehouse, but the Boxcar Children work to save it.

57
The Mystery in San Francisco

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The Aldens are helping out on a fishing boat in San Francisco Bay. But the nets come up empty because someone cut holes in them! Who's trying to ruin business for the boat?

58
The Mystery at the Alamo

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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…

59
The Outer Space Mystery

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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

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When the Aldens join a soccer league, they are excited to take the field! But with deflated soccer balls, ruined goalie gloves, and their star player trapped in the locker room during a game, it looks like there's been foul play. Can they solve this mystery and help their team…

61
The Growling Bear Mystery

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On a trip to Yellowstone National Park, the Aldens are on the hunt for the legendary gold of the Lost Miner's Cabin. But when the treasure map disappears from their hotel room and they notice park employees lying about where they've been, the Aldens realize that someone doesn't want them…

64
The Black Pearl Mystery

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On their vacation to Hawaii, the Aldens learn about the curse of the black pearl. But whenever they ask to hear the whole story, no one will talk about it. Can the Boxcar Children find out the secret behind the curse?

66
The Panther Mystery

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The Aldens travel to the Florida Everglades to search for a missing park ranger. While gathering clues, they learn about about his interest in the endangered Florida panther. Does the wild cat hold the secret to the ranger's whereabouts?

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The Mystery of the Stolen Sword

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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

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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

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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!

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The Mystery of the Pirate's Map

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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

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Grandfather's new land in the Rockies comes complete with an abandoned town and old silver mine. There is even a ghost floating through the streets!

72
The Mystery in the Mall

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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

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Katya, a young Russian gymnast, stays with the Aldens while she practices for the big competition. But someone doesn't want her to win!

74
The Poison Frog Mystery

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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…

75
The Mystery of the Empty Safe

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The Alden children's party planning business hits a snag when two houses are robbedaduring the parties.

76
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery

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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

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The Aldens visit the Outer Banks on the North Carolina coast! But when a pony goes missing from the wild horse sanctuary, they must find him before a big storm hits.

78
The Mystery in the Computer Game

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The Aldens enjoy playing their favorite computer game, Ringmaster. They get a chance to "test out" Ringmaster II before it's released to the public. But some of the clues in the game are strange. Is it a bug, or is someone trying to tell them something?

79
The Mystery at the Crooked House

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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

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The Boxcar Children are thrilled when they discover that hockey star Kevin Reynolds will be coaching a girls' hockey team right in Greenfield. As soon as practice begins, however, strange things start to occur.

81
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog

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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…

82
The Summer Camp Mystery

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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 Aldensathey lose their luggage, the camp flag disappears from Henry's…

83
The Copycat Mystery

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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…

84
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery

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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…

85
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery

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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, leading to a room that no one knows about―no one except…

86
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain

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The Aldens help to blaze a new trail on Blizzard Mountain where rumors tell of buried treasure. The children enjoy hiking and other outdoor adventures. But something strange is going on―supplies go missing, strange noises are heard in the woods, and a member of their group disappears! It's obvious that…

87
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue

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When their friend Sam gets a letter full of riddles from an eccentric millionaire, the Aldens are eager to help him crack the code. If Sam can solve the puzzle in time, he will inherit the millionaire's money! But Sam isn’t the only one in town to receive such a…

88
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse

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The Aldens learn about ancient Egypt―and discover a mystery!

The Aldens are helping the Greenfield Museum set up an exhibit about ancient Egypt. Is the museum's mummy cursed? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading by themselves with a…

89
The Mystery of the Star Ruby

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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…

90
The Stuffed Bear Mystery

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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 mystery: a very rare and valuable bear has disappeared from the toy hospital. Now it's up to the children to…

91
The Mystery at Skeleton Point

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The Aldens agree to help Grandfather's friend fix up Skeleton Point, an old mansion. Skeleton Point is filled with old skeletons belonging to its former owner, and townspeople have seen the skeletons walking through the house.

92
The Tattletale Mystery

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The town of Greenfield is having an art contest to celebrate the work of local artists. The Boxcar Children are getting to know the artists and the gallery owner and learning all about art. But could the gallery be filled with stolen paintings?

93
The Comic Book Mystery

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The Alden children are searching for a rare comic book of their favorite superhero, Captain Fantastic. They finally find the comic and something else, too―a strange note inside, "signed" by the comic's creator. The Aldens realize the note is a fake. But when they start to investigate, the mysterious note…

94
The Ice Cream Mystery

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The owner of the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn has two new partners: 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…

95
The Midnight Mystery

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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…

96
The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie

The Mystery in the 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, instead of a fortune, he finds a handwritten riddle! One…

97
The Radio Mystery

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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 ofait's starting to look like the radio station is haunted!

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The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost

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When the Aldens visit their friend Fran in Wisconsin, they can't wait to hear her tell the story of the runaway ghost. Fran's family ghost hasn't been spotted in years, but the Aldens still shiver at the spooky tale of the ghost's bell clanging after dark. Then Violet hears a…

99
The Finders Keepers Mystery

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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…

100
The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar

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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…

101
The Clue in the Corn Maze

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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…

102
The Ghost of the Chattering Bones

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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…

103
The Sword of the Silver Knight

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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.

104
The Game Store Mystery

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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!

105
The Mystery of the Orphan Train

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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…

106
The Vanishing Passenger

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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…

107
The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery

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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

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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…

109
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery

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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…

110
The Secret of the Mask

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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…

111
The Seattle Puzzle

The Seattle Puzzle
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…

112
The Ghost in the First Row

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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…

113
The Box That Watch Found

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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…

114
A Horse Named Dragon

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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…

115
The Great Detective Race

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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…

116
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie

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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

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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.

120
The Vampire Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp (illustrator) ,

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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…

122
The Spy in the Bleachers

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp (illustrator) ,

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It's a big week at Cogwheel Stadiumathe 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…

123
The Amazing Mystery Show

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp (illustrator) ,

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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…

124
The Pumpkin Head Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp (illustrator) ,

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The Alden children were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery.

This autumn adventure for the Boxcar Children takes the Aldens to a New England farm that has…