Gertrude Chandler Warner

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  • Bibliography:
    223 Books (10 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1924
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Adventures of Benny and Watch

1 - Meet the Boxcar Children (Oct-1999)
2 - A Present for Grandfather (Oct-1999)
3 - Benny's New Friend (1998)
4 - The Magic Show Mystery (Oct-1999)
5 - Benny Goes into Business (Oct-1999)
6 - Watch Runs Away (Jan-1999)
7 - The Secret Under the Tree (Oct-2001)
8 - Benny's Saturday Surprise (Jan-2001)
9 - Sam Makes Trouble (Jan-2002)
10 - Watch, the Superdog! (Jan-2002)
11 - Keys and Clues for Benny (Mar-2004)
12 - Benny's Boxcar Sleepover (Sep-2004)

Boxcar Children

1 - The Boxcar Children (1924)
2 - Surprise Island (1949)
3 - The Yellow House Mystery (Jun-1953)
4 - Mystery Ranch (Jun-1958)
5 - Mike's Mystery (Jun-1960)
6 - Blue Bay Mystery (1961)
7 - The Woodshed Mystery (1962)
8 - The Lighthouse Mystery (1963)
9 - Mountain Top Mystery (Jun-1964)
10 - Schoolhouse Mystery (Jun-1965)
11 - Caboose Mystery (Jun-1966)
12 - Houseboat Mystery (1967)
13 - Snowbound Mystery (1968)
14 - Tree House Mystery (1969)
15 - Bicycle Mystery (Jun-1970)
16 - Mystery in the Sand (Jun-1971)
17 - Mystery Behind the Wall (1973)
18 - Bus Station Mystery (Sep-1974)
19 - Benny Uncovers a Mystery (Jul-1976)
20 - The Haunted Cabin Mystery (Jan-1991)
21 - The Deserted Library Mystery (Jan-1991)
22 - The Animal Shelter Mystery (Jan-1991)
23 - The Old Motel Mystery (Jan-1991)
24 - The Mystery of the Hidden Painting (Jan-1992)
25 - The Amusement Park Mystery (Jan-1992)
26 - The Mystery of the Mixed-up Zoo (Jan-1992)
27 - The Camp-Out Mystery (Jan-1992)
28 - The Mystery Girl (Jan-1992)
29 - The Mystery Cruise (Jan-1992)
30 - The Disappearing Friend Mystery (Jan-1992)
31 - The Mystery of the Singing Ghost (Jan-1992)
32 - The Mystery in the Snow (Jan-1992)
33 - The Pizza Mystery (Jan-1993)
34 - The Mystery Horse (Jan-1993)
35 - The Mystery at the Dog Show (Jan-1993)
36 - The Castle Mystery (Jan-1993)
37 - The Mystery of the Lost Village (Jan-1993)
38 - The Mystery of the Purple Pool (Jan-1994)
39 - The Ghost Ship Mystery (Jan-1994)
40 - The Canoe Trip Mystery (Jan-1994)
41 - The Mystery of the Hidden Beach (Jan-1994)
42 - The Mystery of the Missing Cat (Jan-1994)
43 - The Mystery on Stage (Jan-1994)
44 - The Dinosaur Mystery (Jan-1995)
45 - The Mystery of the Stolen Music (Jan-1995)
46 - The Chocolate Sundae Mystery (Jan-1995)
47 - The Mystery Of The Hot Air Balloon (1995)
48 - The Mystery Bookstore (Jan-1995)
49 - The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar (Jan-1995)
50 - The Mystery in the Cave (Jan-1995)
51 - The Mystery on the Train (Jan-1996)
52 - The Mystery of the Lost Mine (Jan-1996)
53 - The Guide Dog Mystery (Jan-1996)
54 - The Hurricane Mystery (Sep-1996)
55 - The Mystery of the Secret Message (Jan-1996)
56 - The Firehouse Mystery (Jan-1997)
57 - The Mystery in San Francisco (Jan-1997)
58 - The Mystery at the Alamo (Jan-1997)
59 - The Outer Space Mystery (Jan-1997)
60 - The Soccer Mystery (Jan-1997)
61 - The Growling Bear Mystery (Jan-1997)
62 - The Mystery of the Lake Monster (Jan-1998)
63 - The Mystery at Peacock Hall (Jan-1998)
64 - The Black Pearl Mystery (Jan-1998)
65 - The Cereal Box Mystery (Jan-1998)
66 - The Panther Mystery (Jan-1998)
67 - The Mystery of the Stolen Sword (Jan-1998)
68 - The Basketball Mystery (Jan-1999)
69 - The Movie Star Mystery (Jan-1999)
70 - The Mystery of the Pirate's Map (Jan-1999)
71 - The Ghost Town Mystery (Jan-1999)
72 - The Mystery in the Mall (Jan-1999)
73 - The Gymnastics Mystery (Jan-1999)
74 - The Poison Frog Mystery (Jan-2000)
75 - The Mystery of the Empty Safe (Jan-2000)
76 - The Great Bicycle Race Mystery (Jan-2000)
77 - The Mystery of the Wild Ponies (Jan-2000)
78 - The Mystery in the Computer Game (Jan-2000)
79 - The Mystery at the Crooked House (Jan-2000)
80 - The Hockey Mystery (Dec-2000)
81 - The Mystery of the Midnight Dog (Jan-2001)
82 - The Summer Camp Mystery (Jan-2001)
83 - The Copycat Mystery (Jan-2001)
84 - The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery (Jan-2001)
85 - The Disappearing Staircase Mystery (Jan-2001)
86 - The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain (Jan-2002)
87 - The Mystery of the Spider's Clue (Jan-2002)
88 - The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse (Jan-2002)
89 - The Mystery of the Star Ruby (Jan-2002)
90 - The Stuffed Bear Mystery (Jan-2002)
91 - The Mystery at Skeleton Point (Jan-2002)
92 - The Tattletale Mystery (Jan-2003)
93 - The Comic Book Mystery (Jan-2003)
94 - The Ice Cream Mystery (2003)
95 - The Midnight Mystery (Jan-2003)
96 - The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie (Jan-2003)
97 - The Radio Mystery (Jan-2003)
98 - The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Jan-2004)
99 - The Finders Keepers Mystery (Jan-2004)
100 - The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar (Jan-2004)
101 - The Clue in the Corn Maze (Jan-2004)
102 - The Ghost of the Chattering Bones (Mar-2005)
103 - The Sword of the Silver Knight (May-2005)
104 - The Game Store Mystery (Sep-2005)
105 - The Mystery of the Orphan Train (Nov-2005)
106 - The Vanishing Passenger (2006)
107 - The Giant Yo-yo Mystery (Jan-2006)
108 - The Creature in Ogopogo Lake (Jan-2006)
109 - The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery (Jan-2006)
110 - The Secret of the Mask (Jan-2007)
111 - The Seattle Puzzle (Jan-2007)
112 - The Ghost in the First Row (Oct-2007)
113 - The Box That Watch Found (Jan-2007)
114 - A Horse Named Dragon (Jan-2008)
115 - The Great Detective Race (Jan-2008)
116 - The Ghost At The Drive-In Movie (Jan-2008)
117 - The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes (Jan-2008)
118 - The Spy Game (Mar-2009)
119 - The Dog-Gone Mystery (May-2009)
120 - The Vampire Mystery (Sep-2009)
121 - Superstar Watch (Nov-2009)
122 - The Spy in the Bleachers (Mar-2010)
123 - The Amazing Mystery Show (May-2010)
124 - The Pumpkin Head Mystery (Sep-2010)
125 - The Cupcake Caper (Nov-2010)
126 - The Clue in the Recycling Bin (Mar-2011)
127 - Monkey Trouble (May-2011)
128 - The Zombie Project (Sep-2011)
129 - The Great Turkey Heist (Nov-2011)
130 - The Garden Thief (Mar-2012)
131 - The Boardwalk Mystery (Mar-2013)
132 - The Return of the Graveyard Ghost (Sep-2013)
133 - Mystery of the Fallen Treasure (Sep-2013)
134 - Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard (Mar-2014)
135 - The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit (Mar-2014)
136 - The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch (Sep-2014)
137 - The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle (Sep-2014)
138 - The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol (Mar-2015)
139 - The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones (Mar-2015)
140 - The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede (Sep-2015)
141 - The Sleepy Hollow Mystery (Sep-2015)
142 - The Legend of the Irish Castle (Feb-2016)
143 - The Celebrity Cat Caper (May-2016)
144 - Hidden in the Haunted School (Sep-2016)
145 - The Election Day Dilemma (Sep-2016)
146 - Doughnut Whodunit (Mar-2018)
147 - The Robot Ransom (Apr-2018)
148 - The Legend of the Howling Werewolf (Sep-2018)
149 - The Day of the Dead Mystery (Oct-2018)
150 - The Hundred-Year Mystery (Mar-2019)
151 - The Sea Turtle Mystery (Apr-2019)
152 - Midnight at the Haunted Hotel (Sep-2018)
152 - Secret on the Thirteenth Floor (Sep-2019)
153 - The Power Down Mystery (Oct-2019)
154 - Mystery at Camp Survival (Mar-2020)
155 - The Mystery of the Forgotten Family (Apr-2020)
156 - The Skeleton Key Mystery (Sep-2020)
157 - Science Fair Sabotage (Oct-2020)
158 - The Great Greenfield Bake-Off (Sep-2021)
159 - The Beekeeper Mystery (Oct-2021)
160 - The Mystery in the Magic Shop (Apr-2022)
161 - The Raptor Rescue (May-2023)
162 - The Code-Breaking Mystery (Aug-2023)
163 - X Marks the Spot (Sep-2023)

Boxcar Children Specials

1 - The Mystery on the Ice (Jan-1993)
2 - The Mystery in Washington, D.C. (Jan-1994)
3 - The Mystery at Snowflake Inn (Jan-1994)
4 - The Mystery at the Ballpark (Jan-1995)
5 - The Pilgrim Village Mystery (Jan-1995)
6 - The Mystery at the Fair (Jan-1996)
7 - The Pet Shop Mystery (Jan-1996)
8 - The Niagara Falls Mystery (Jan-1997)
9 - The Mystery in the Old Attic (Jan-1997)
10 - The Windy City Mystery (Jan-1998)
11 - The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels (Jan-1998)
12 - The Mystery of the Black Raven (Jan-1999)
13 - The Mystery in New York (Jan-1999)
14 - The Home Run Mystery (Jan-2000)
15 - The Honeybee Mystery (Jan-2000)
16 - The Mystery of the Screech Owl (Jan-2001)
17 - The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye (Jan-2001)
18 - The Candy Factory Mystery (Jan-2002)
19 - The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (Jan-2002)
20 - The Great Shark Mystery (Jan-2003)
21 - The Black Widow Spider Mystery (Jan-2003)

Boxcar Children Great Adventure

1 - Journey on a Runaway Train (Feb-2017)
2 - The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll (Apr-2017)
3 - The Detour of the Elephants (Jun-2017)
4 - The Shackleton Sabotage (Aug-2017)
5 - The Khipu and the Final Key (Oct-2017)

Boxcar Children: Interactive Mystery

1 - Midnight at the Haunted Hotel (Sep-2018)
2 - The Great Spy Showdown (Sep-2019)
3 - Trouble on the Wild West Express (Oct-2020)
4 - Race through White-Water Canyon (Sep-2021)

Boxcar Children Graphic Novels

1 - Tree House Mystery & The Haunted Cabin Mystery (Mar-2013)
2 - Mystery Ranch & Mike's Mystery (Mar-2013)

Boxcar Children: Creatures of Legend

1 - The Secret of Bigfoot Valley (Mar-2021)
2 - Mystery of the Hidden Elves (Mar-2021)
3 - Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (Sep-2021)
4 - Myth of the Rain Forest Monster (Sep-2021)

Boxcar Children: The Jessie Files

1 - The Friendship Feature (May-2022)
2 - Talk of the Town (May-2022)
3 - A Dramatic Disappearance (May-2023)

Boxcar Children: Endangered Animals of the Wild

1 - The Big Spill Rescue (Apr-2022)
2 - Mystery of the Spotted Leopard (Apr-2022)
3 - Mystery of the Vanishing Forest (Aug-2023)
4 - The Great Reef Rebuild (Aug-2023)

The Boxcar Children Summer of Adventure

1 - Legend of the Hidden Treasure (Apr-2023)
2 - Secret of Superstition Mountain (Apr-2023)

Book List in Order: 223 titles

  • The Boxcar Children

    Boxcar Children - 1

    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 are orphans. Determined to make it on their own, they set out to find a safe place to live. They d...

  • Surprise Island

    Boxcar Children - 2

    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 and are spending the summe...

  • The Yellow House Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 3

    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 and are determined to sol...

  • Mystery Ranch

    Boxcar Children - 4

    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 and are spending the summ...

  • Mike's Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 5

    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 and are spending the summ...

  • Blue Bay Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 6

    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 and are taking a vacation...

  • The Woodshed Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 7

    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 and are spending the summ...

  • The Lighthouse Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 8

    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 and are spending the summ...

  • Mountain Top Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 9

    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 and are spending the summ...



  • Schoolhouse Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 10

    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 and are spending the summ...

  • Caboose Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 11

    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 and are spending the summe...

  • Houseboat Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 12

    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 and are spending a vacati...

  • Snowbound Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 13

    Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are on a fall vacation in the woods - but suddenly a snowstorm hits! While they''re trapped in their cabin they discover a strange message written in code hidden in a secret spot! Who is the message for? The Boxcar...

  • Tree House Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 14

    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 Alden used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are helping the...

  • Bicycle Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 15

    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 and are going on a bicycl...

  • Mystery in the Sand

    Boxcar Children - 16

    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 and are spending the summer...

  • Mystery Behind the Wall

    Boxcar Children - 17

    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 Lenny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather -- and have a mystery to ...

  • Bus Station Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 18

    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 and are taking a bus trip...

  • Benny Uncovers a Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 19

    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. It's summertime, and Hen...



  • The Animal Shelter Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 22

    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 that they have a home with their grandfather, they've turned thei...

  • The Deserted Library Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 21

    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 and are helping to save a...

  • The Haunted Cabin Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 20

    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 and are going to visit his ...

  • The Old Motel Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 23

    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 and they've gone on a vac...

  • The Amusement Park Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 25

    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, and are going to visit t...

  • The Disappearing Friend Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 30

    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, but now they live with their grandfather. And they've just made a new...

  • The Mystery Cruise

    Boxcar Children - 29

    The Aldens are on a cruise in the Caribbean! No sooner has the cruise begun than things start to go wrong. The ship''s radio breaks. It appears someone has fallen overboard - but it turns out to be a false alarm. And then there''s engine trouble! ...

  • The Mystery Girl

    Boxcar Children - 28

    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, but now they live with their grandfather. And they're working in a g...

  • The Mystery in the Snow

    Boxcar Children - 32

    The winter carnival is underway at Snow Haven Lodge! The Boxcar Children are competing in several events, like skiing and snow sculpture building. But when skis go missing and snow sculptures are smashed, it seems someone might be trying to ruin the ...

  • The Mystery of the Hidden Painting

    Boxcar Children - 24

    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, and they find a mysterio...



  • The Mystery of the Mixed-up Zoo

    Boxcar Children - 26

    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 live with their grandfather, who takes them to visit his frien...

  • The Mystery of the Singing Ghost

    Boxcar Children - 31

    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, and are excited because ...

  • The Camp-Out Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 27

    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 live with their grandfather, and he is taking them on a camp...

  • The Castle Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 36

    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, and they're going to vis...

  • The Mystery at the Dog Show

    Boxcar Children - 35

    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, and they're going to a d...

  • The Mystery Horse

    Boxcar Children - 34

    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, and they're spending the...

  • The Mystery of the Lost Village

    Boxcar Children - 37

    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, and they're visiting a N...

  • The Mystery on the Ice

    Boxcar Children Specials - 1

    A figure skating troupe comes to town―and a blizzard, too! Not long afterward, a house nearby is burglarized, and the evidence seems to point to the skaters. Once again, the Boxcar Children find themselves investigating a mystery....

  • The Pizza Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 33

    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, and they're helping out ...

  • The Canoe Trip Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 40

    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, and they’re going on a...



  • The Ghost Ship Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 39

    The Boxcar Children are spending time in a New England fishing village. They learn of an old legend about a ship that sank just off the coast. No one knows what really happened to the ship, and the townspeople say it reappears on dark, stormy nigh...

  • The Mystery at Snowflake Inn

    Boxcar Children Specials - 3

    The Alden children were searching for a home â€" and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery. Grandfather is taking everyone on a special...

  • The Mystery in Washington, D.C.

    Boxcar Children Specials - 2

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a h...

  • The Mystery of the Hidden Beach

    Boxcar Children - 41

    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. But now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're spending...

  • The Mystery of the Missing Cat

    Boxcar Children - 42

    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, but now they have a home with their grandfather. And now they're look...

  • The Mystery of the Purple Pool

    Boxcar Children - 38

    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, and they're going on an ...

  • The Mystery on Stage

    Boxcar Children - 43

    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, and a chance to be in a ...

  • The Chocolate Sundae Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 46

    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, and they're helping out ...

  • The Dinosaur Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 44

    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 -- and a dinosaur myster...

  • The Mystery at the Ballpark

    Boxcar Children Specials - 4

    Jessie and Violet are selected to play on the local baseball team, Henry gets a job helping the coach, and even Benny has a special role―as batboy. But at this ballpark, there's more than just a game going on―there's a mystery....



  • The Mystery Bookstore

    Boxcar Children - 48

    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, and are going on a trip ...

  • The Mystery in the Cave

    Boxcar Children - 50

    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 doe...

  • The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar

    Boxcar Children - 49

    Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they''re fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder''s Day parade. There''s just one problem: Someone h...

  • The Mystery of the Stolen Music

    Boxcar Children - 45

    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 -- and an orchestra is co...

  • The Pilgrim Village Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 5

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a h...

  • The Mystery Of The Hot Air Balloon

    Boxcar Children - 47

    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!...

  • The Guide Dog Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 53

    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, and are going to visit a...

  • The Mystery at the Fair

    Boxcar Children Specials - 6

    The county fair has come to Greenfield. The Aldens are so excited about entering the competitions at the fair. Henry and Benny will bake a blueberry pie, Jessie will make jewelry, and Violet will paint a picture....

  • The Mystery of the Lost Mine

    Boxcar Children - 52

    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, and they're going on a t...

  • The Mystery of the Secret Message

    Boxcar Children - 55

    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. flow they have a home with their grandfather, and they're helping him...

  • The Mystery on the Train

    Boxcar Children - 51

    The Boxcar Children love exploring the train, watching the beautiful scenery from the observation car, and eating in the dining car. But the train ride gets really interesting when they meet a young woman who has had something very valuable stolen...

  • The Pet Shop Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 7

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a h...

  • The Hurricane Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 54

    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 coas...

  • The Firehouse Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 56

    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, and they are helping to ...

  • The Growling Bear Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 61

    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, and are visiting Yellows...

  • The Mystery at the Alamo

    Boxcar Children - 58

    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, and they are visiting th...

  • The Mystery in San Francisco

    Boxcar Children - 57

    The Aldens are thrilled to be with their Aunt Jane and Uncle Andy in San Francisco. When they visit Fisherman''s Wharf, their friend Charlie invites them aboard a fishing boat. But strange things are happening on the wharf, and it seems as if someone...

  • The Mystery in the Old Attic

    Boxcar Children Specials - 9

    The Aldens are exploring an old house in Michigan. When they arrive at the mansion, they can't wait to start looking through all the rooms. They find an old diary that tells that a diamond and pearl ring is hidden in the house....

  • The Niagara Falls Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 8

    This is the Boxcar Children's first trip to Canada, and they are very eager to explore Niagara Falls and all of the attractions in the area. They are even more thrilled when a friend of Grandfather's asks if they want to help out in his souvenir shop...

  • The Outer Space Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 59

    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, and they are visiting an...

  • The Soccer Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 60

    The Aldens are all on the same soccer team, and know that winning isn''t as important as having fun. But is someone trying to ruin the soccer league? Practice balls get deflated, a goalie''s gloves are ruined, and a player is locked in the locker roo...

  • The Black Pearl Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 64

    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, and they are visiting Ha...

  • The Cereal Box Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 65

    When the Aldens come across a robbery at an antique store, they decide to use their detective skills to help locate the stolen ruby ring, bracelet, and necklace. Yet, before their investigation even begins, someone breaks into the Aldens'' home and s...

  • The Mystery at Peacock Hall

    Boxcar Children - 63

    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, and they are all visiting ...

  • The Mystery of the Lake Monster

    Boxcar Children - 62

    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, and are taking a vacatio...

  • The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels

    Boxcar Children Specials - 11

    The Boxcar Children are vacationing in London, England, where there is so much to see and do. They watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and see the famous crown jewels of England. But is someone following them?...

  • The Mystery of the Stolen Sword

    Boxcar Children - 67

    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, and they are visiting a ...

  • The Panther Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 66

    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, and they are going to vi...

  • The Windy City Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 10

    The Aldens are on their first trip to Chicago―the Windy City―and from Wrigley Field to the Sears Tower to Grant Park, there is so much to see. However, when they are given a series of clues in rhyme, they find themselves in the middle of two myst...

  • Benny's New Friend

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy
    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 3

    When Benny hears that someone his age has moved in down the road, he's thrilled! Benny hops on his bike and rides over, excited to meet the boy. Then Benny reads the name on the boy's shirt. BETH. The new kid is not a boy. She's a girl!...

  • The Basketball Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 68

    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, and they are playing in ...

  • The Ghost Town Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 71

    Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny once lived on their own in a boxcar... Grandfather has just bought a plot of land in the Rocky Mountains -- complete with a ghost town! When the Aldens hear their land is haunted they don't believe it. But when they ...

  • The Gymnastics Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 73

    Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are happy to share their home with Katya, the young gymnast, and watch her practice for the big competition. When things start going wrong at the gym, it quickly becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin Katya''s c...

  • The Movie Star Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 69

    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, and they have become fri...

  • The Mystery in New York

    Boxcar Children Specials - 13

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home w...

  • The Mystery in the Mall

    Boxcar Children - 72

    The Aldens are helping out at Penny''s Emporium, a novelty shop in the mall. But soon, everything starts to go wrong! Merchandise disappears, and doors start locking mysteriously. What''s going on at the Hope Harbor Mall?...

  • The Mystery of the Black Raven

    Boxcar Children Specials - 12

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home w...

  • The Mystery of the Pirate's Map

    Boxcar Children - 70

    While on the beach at a seaside resort, Benny finds a bottle with a tattered piece of paper inside. When the Aldens find out that it''s part of a map that leads to a pirate''s riches, they prepare to search for the buried gold. But the Aldens aren''t...

  • Watch Runs Away

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 6

    One day Benny whistles for Watch, but he doesn't come. Later, when Watch returns home, Benny discovers a hole under the fence. Watch has been using it to get out of the Aldens' yard. Where is Watch going? Does Benny's best friend have a secret?...

  • Benny Goes into Business

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 5

    One morning Benny decides that he wants to be in business, just like Grandfather Alden. Benny loves to eat, so he thinks that he'll like selling food. He gets right to work--baking peanut butter cookies. But Watch eats all of the batter...

  • The Magic Show Mystery

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 4

    When Benny decides to have a magic show, he practices all the time, doing the tricks over and over again. But then Watch, Benny's bag of tricks, and even Benny's cracked pink cup disappear. Where could they be?...

  • Meet the Boxcar Children

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 1

    The Alden children were searching for a home -- and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader -- is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children...

  • A Present for Grandfather

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 2

    Benny Alden has only one dollar to spend on Grandfather's birthday present. But everything he finds either costs too much or is not much fun. Then Benny, his friend Michael, and his dog, Watch, hear Grandfather talking to the baker....

  • The Great Bicycle Race Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 76

  • The Home Run Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 14

    While visiting Pikesville, New York, the Boxcar Children join the exciting last games of the season in a strange old ballpark. The Pikesville Half Moons are playing the Eagles, but the Eagles seem to be hitting far too many home runs....

  • The Honeybee Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 15

    The Alden family makes an annual trip to the Sherman farm to stock up on delicious fresh honey only to discover that there is a honey shortage! The Aldens help the Shermans look for clues around the farm to see what's wrong with the bees....

  • The Mystery at the Crooked House

    Boxcar Children - 79

    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, and they are visiting th...

  • The Mystery in the Computer Game

    Boxcar Children - 78

    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 strange things happen when they begin to play the game....

  • The Mystery of the Empty Safe

    Boxcar Children - 75

    Cakes! Decorations! Party games and favors! The Alden children are having fun helping out at neighborhood birthday parties. But then, a house is robbed - its hidden safe emptied - while Jessie, Henry, Benny, and Violet are downstairs entertaining. Wh...

  • The Mystery of the Wild Ponies

    Boxcar Children - 77

    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, th...

  • The Poison Frog Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 74

    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 s...

  • The Hockey Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 80

    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....

  • Benny's Saturday Surprise

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 8

    Benny likes Saturdays because he doesn't have to go to school. But one Saturday everything seems to go wrong. Benny can't buy the poster he wants, and then he runs into his teacher outside the supermarket....

  • The Copycat Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 83

    The Alden children take a trip back in time when their Aunt Jane surprises them with a visit to Wagner Farmhouse. When strange things happen at the house, the Aldens wonder if the ghost of practical joker Horace Wagner really haunts the house....

  • The Disappearing Staircase Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 85

    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....

  • The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 84

    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. Does it hold the key to a secret from the past?...

  • The Mystery of the Midnight Dog

    Boxcar Children - 81

    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....

  • The Mystery of the Screech Owl

    Boxcar Children Specials - 16

    Grandfather and the children are visiting Broken Moon Pond, where Grandfather used to vacation as a child. The children are enchanted by the beautiful wilderness. But they soon encounter a strange set of coincidences, mishaps, and mysteries....

  • The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye

    Boxcar Children Specials - 17

    Grandfather's college roommate, Edward, has spent years collecting toys and gadgets. When the Boxcar Children visit Edward, his mansion seems like a toy-filled paradise. But they soon discover that something is very wrong in the old house....

  • The Summer Camp Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 82

    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, and they're spending a w...

  • The Secret Under the Tree

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 7

    Benny loves to dig and so does Watch. One day, Grandfather gives Bennie a map that shows a good place to dig. Watch takes a nap but Bennie digs all day. At last his shovel hits something hard, something very surprising!...

  • The Candy Factory Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 18

    When Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help. What could be more fun than spending their days making candy? But working in the factory isn't as sweet as they expected....

  • The Mystery at Skeleton Point

    Boxcar Children - 91

    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....

  • The Mystery of Alligator Swamp

    Boxcar Children Specials - 19

    The Aldens are down south in Louisiana bayou country, visiting an area that has come to be known as Alligator Swamp. They're enjoying their time, but something odd is going on. Could it be the ghost of Gator Ann―a long dead alligator―has come bac...

  • The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse

    Boxcar Children - 88

    The Greenfield Museum's new attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. The Aldens are helping the museum curator set up the exhibit and learning about life in ancient Egypt. But ever since the mummy arrived, nothing has gone right for the museum....

  • The Mystery of the Spider's Clue

    Boxcar Children - 87

    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, and they've received an ...

  • The Mystery of the Star Ruby

    Boxcar Children - 89

    The Alden children are visiting a gem mine that is holding its annual gem-hunting competition. 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!...

  • The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain

    Boxcar Children - 86

    The Aldens help to blaze a new trail on Blizzard Mountain where rumors tell of buried treasure. But something strange is going on--supplies go missing, strange noises are heard in the woods, and a member of their group disappears!...

  • Sam Makes Trouble

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 9

    Benny is excited when his friend Tyler and his little brother Sam come to play. Tyler warns Benny that two-year-old Sam can be a handful, but Benny doesn't think he looks too bad. But then Sam ruins their puzzle and disappears....

  • The Stuffed Bear Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 90

    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....

  • Watch, the Superdog!

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 10

    Benny has never been in a parade. Now there's a pet parade this Saturday! There are several prizes, including one for for the best pet costume. After much thought, and a little help from Watch, Benny decides to make Watch a detective costume....

  • The Black Widow Spider Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 21

    One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. A super-special mystery for the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a h...

  • The Comic Book Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 93

    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....

  • The Great Shark Mystery

    Boxcar Children Specials - 20

    The Alden children are on vacation at an aquarium in Florida. The Boxcar Children will feed the penquins, swim with dolphins, and come face-to-face with a great white shark! But the Aldens soon discover that the shark is in danger....

  • The Midnight Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 95

    The Boxcar children are attending an Invention Convention at the home of an eccentric artist known for her one-of-a-kind clocks. The clocks sound loudly at every hour. But the clocks aren't the only noise the kids hear at midnight....

  • The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie

    Boxcar Children - 96

    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, and they are about to di...

  • The Radio Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 97

    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!...

  • The Tattletale Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 92

    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?...

  • The Ice Cream Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 94

    The owner of the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn has two new partners: her granddaughter Brianna and the horse Butterscotch. Benny frequents the Ice Cream Wagon, run by Brianna with Butterscotch's help. But who is trying to shut down the Ice Cream Barn?...

  • The Clue in the Corn Maze

    Boxcar Children - 101

    The Aldens find themselves right in the middle of an Iowa cornfield. The farm where the children are visiting is famous for its wonderful corn maze. But the maze is being vandalized at night, and the festival is in danger of being shut down....

  • The Finders Keepers Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 99

    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....

  • The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar

    Boxcar Children - 100

    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....

  • The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost

    Boxcar Children - 98

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

  • Keys and Clues for Benny

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 11

    Benny knows losing things isn't fun. And losing keys can be very bad! But Benny hasn't lost the keys―he's found them―and now he'd like to help find the person they belong to. All he has are just a few clues!...

  • Benny's Boxcar Sleepover

    Adventures of Benny and Watch - 12

    More than anything, Benny wants to have a sleepover in the boxcar in Grandfather's backyard. When Henry tells Benny to call his friends to see if they can spend the night, Benny is thrilled--until people keep mentioning the word "scared."...

  • The Ghost of the Chattering Bones

    Boxcar Children - 102

    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....

  • The Sword of the Silver Knight

    Boxcar Children - 103

    A Medieval Fair has come to town, and the Aldens get grandfather's permission to volunteer their time. Benny becomes a page to the Silver Knight, a top suspect when the valuable antique sword used in the fair goes missing....

  • The Game Store Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 104

    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!...

  • The Mystery of the Orphan Train

    Boxcar Children - 105

    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 Creature in Ogopogo Lake

    Boxcar Children - 108

    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....

  • The Giant Yo-yo Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 107

    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!...

  • The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 109

    The entire town is excited about the summer music festival. The largest attraction this year will be the popular Greenfield Four. The day before the show, The Greenfield Four arrive at the rehearsal hall to find all of their instruments missing!...

  • The Vanishing Passenger

    Boxcar Children - 106

    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....

  • The Box That Watch Found

    Boxcar Children - 113

    "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."...

  • The Seattle Puzzle

    Boxcar Children - 111

    The Aldens are on vacation in Seattle! 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....

  • The Secret of the Mask

    Boxcar Children - 110

    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--from the Hopi tribe....

  • The Ghost in the First Row

    Boxcar Children - 112

    The Aldens are visiting Aunt Jane in Elmford where they will see a mystery play at the Trap-Door Theater. Each day at rehearsal something strange happens to the front-row seat once occupied by the theater's benefactor. Is the benefactor's ghost about...

  • The Ghost At The Drive-In Movie

    Boxcar Children - 116

    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....

  • The Great Detective Race

    Boxcar Children - 115

    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. The Aldens sign up, and soon they're following the riddles' clues all over town....

  • A Horse Named Dragon

    Boxcar Children - 114

    The Aldens are spending a week at a rescue ranch that takes in horses whose owners can no longer care for them. The children help with chores, and Jessie looks after a horse named Dragon. But soon two of the oldest horses are missing from the pasture...

  • The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes

    Boxcar Children - 117

    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 mov...

  • The Spy Game

    Boxcar Children - 118

    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 ...

  • The Dog-Gone Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 119

    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 th...

  • The Vampire Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 120

    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 childre...

  • Superstar Watch

    Boxcar Children - 121

    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...

  • The Spy in the Bleachers

    Boxcar Children - 122

    It's a big week at Cogwheel Stadium -- the baseball team the Clayton Cogs is 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 ...

  • The Amazing Mystery Show

    Boxcar Children - 123

    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...

  • The Pumpkin Head Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 124

    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...

  • The Cupcake Caper

    Boxcar Children - 125

    The owner of a cupcake shop is worried that someone is out to steal her award-winning recipe....

  • The Clue in the Recycling Bin

    Boxcar Children - 126

    When Mrs. MacGregor introduces the Aldens to the local recycling center, they bring home lots of great stuff, including unused notebooks and fun pinata. Mrs. MacGregor was right, you can find treasure in junk. When a series of break-ins and vandaliza...

  • Monkey Trouble

    Boxcar Children - 127

    It's spring and all the baby animals are being born; a perfect time to visit the zoo. The Aldens join a group of kids as they all take pictures throughout the zoo, each hoping to win $500 in a photo contest. When one of the cameras is missing, the Al...

  • The Zombie Project

    Boxcar Children - 128

    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? O...

  • The Great Turkey Heist

    Boxcar Children - 129

    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...

  • The Garden Thief

    Boxcar Children - 130

    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 mysteriou...

  • The Boardwalk Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 131

    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 someo...

  • Mystery Ranch & Mike's Mystery

    Boxcar Children Graphic Novels - 2

    Mystery Ranch Henry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden have just found out they have an Aunt Jane who hasn't spoken to their grandfather in years. The children are spending the summer on Aunt Jane's ranch out west. On the way there, the girls spy a "mys...

  • Tree House Mystery & The Haunted Cabin Mystery

    Boxcar Children Graphic Novels - 1

    Tree House Mystery Henry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden have new neighbors, and they're all building a tree house! From up high the Aldens can see a strange round window on the house next door-but nobody can find the window form inside the attic. Do...

  • Mystery of the Fallen Treasure

    Boxcar Children - 133

    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 ...

  • The Return of the Graveyard Ghost

    Boxcar Children - 132

    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. B...

  • Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard

    Boxcar Children - 134

    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! ...

  • The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit

    Boxcar Children - 135

    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! ...

  • The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle

    Boxcar Children - 137

    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 ...

  • The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch

    Boxcar Children - 136

    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 ...

  • The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol

    Boxcar Children - 138

    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 befo...

  • The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones

    Boxcar Children - 139

    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 myste...

  • The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede

    Boxcar Children - 140

    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 befor...

  • The Sleepy Hollow Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 141

    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 pumpk...

  • The Legend of the Irish Castle

    Boxcar Children - 142

    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 leg...

  • The Celebrity Cat Caper

    Boxcar Children - 143

    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 angr...

  • The Election Day Dilemma

    Boxcar Children - 145

    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...

  • Hidden in the Haunted School

    Boxcar Children - 144

    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 chalkb...

  • Journey on a Runaway Train

    Boxcar Children Great Adventure - 1

    In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduce...

  • The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll

    Boxcar Children Great Adventure - 2

    In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! The Aldens arrive in Egypt but the agent they’re supposed to me...

  • The Detour of the Elephants

    Boxcar Children Great Adventure - 3

    In this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations―all around the world! The Aldens follow a clue to Beijing, China, where they uncover thei...

  • The Shackleton Sabotage

    Boxcar Children Great Adventure - 4

    In this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! The Aldens chart a course for Sydney, Australia, and as the childr...

  • The Khipu and the Final Key

    Boxcar Children Great Adventure - 5

    In this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! The final leg of the Aldens' journey brings them to South America ...

  • Doughnut Whodunit

    Boxcar Children - 146

    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 Delil...

  • The Robot Ransom

    Boxcar Children - 147

    Henry and Jessie have signed up to be in a robotics competition with a team from school. But someone from another team isn’t playing by the rules. Can the Aldens use their sleuthing skills and what they’ve learned about technology to find the cul...

  • The Legend of the Howling Werewolf

    Boxcar Children - 148

    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?...

  • Midnight at the Haunted Hotel

    Boxcar Children - 152
    Boxcar Children: Interactive Mystery - 1

    The Boxcar Children are investigating strange events at a hotel that some people say is haunted, and it seems like every room holds a new surprise. In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will put their sleuthing skills to the test, ma...

  • The Day of the Dead Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 149

    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 o...

  • The Hundred-Year Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 150

    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 th...

  • The Sea Turtle Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 151

    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 Great Spy Showdown

    Boxcar Children: Interactive Mystery - 2

    The Boxcar Children are putting their sleuthing skills to the test in a spy competition. Can you help them take the top prize? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will help the Aldens make decisions that will either lead them to vi...

  • Secret on the Thirteenth Floor

    Boxcar Children - 152

    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: somethin...

  • The Power Down Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 153

    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...

  • Mystery at Camp Survival

    Boxcar Children - 154

    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 th...

  • The Mystery of the Forgotten Family

    Boxcar Children - 155

    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?...

  • The Skeleton Key Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 156

    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 o...

  • Science Fair Sabotage

    Boxcar Children - 157

    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 ...

  • Trouble on the Wild West Express

    Boxcar Children: Interactive Mystery - 3

    On a train tour of the Southwest, someone is bringing the lawless days of the Old West to life! Can you help the Aldens figure out who is behind the trouble? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will help the Boxcar Children make de...

  • Mystery of the Hidden Elves

    Boxcar Children: Creatures of Legend - 2

    The Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children travel to Iceland to look into stories of mischievous elves causing trouble. The legends of huldufolk, or hidden people, g...

  • The Secret of Bigfoot Valley

    Boxcar Children: Creatures of Legend - 1

    The Aldens are spending their first week of summer at Camp Quest in Colorado. The children are excited to learn about fossil hunting and paleontology from renowned scientist Dr. Iris Perez. But strange events at the camp make them wonder if the legen...

  • The Great Greenfield Bake-Off

    Boxcar Children - 158

    Jessie and Benny are participating in the Great Greenfield Bake-Off, a local baking competition for kids. But ingredients get mixed up during the competition and then the power goes out. Is someone trying to put an end to the contest?...

  • Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea

    Boxcar Children: Creatures of Legend - 3

    The Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children investigate what might be living in the deep trench off the coast of Puerto Rico. From manatees to mermaids to sea monster...

  • Myth of the Rain Forest Monster

    Boxcar Children: Creatures of Legend - 4

    The Aldens are joining Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In the last leg of the journey, the children travel to the Amazon Rain Forest. They love learning about all the different plants and animals they have nev...

  • Race through White-Water Canyon

    Boxcar Children: Interactive Mystery - 4

    On a rafting trip in the Pacific Northwest, the Aldens come across the story of a mysterious man who disappeared into the wilderness many years ago. Can you help the Aldens find out where the man went—and what happened to the treasure he took w...

  • The Beekeeper Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 159

    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?...

  • The Big Spill Rescue

    Boxcar Children: Endangered Animals of the Wild - 1

    A beach cleanup leads Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny on a new set of adventures.When an oil spill takes place off the coast of Connecticut, the Aldens are happy to volunteer to help clean up the animals affected, including a rare species of shore b...

  • The Mystery in the Magic Shop

    Boxcar Children - 160

    The Aldens try to find a missing magician.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 par...

  • Mystery of the Spotted Leopard

    Boxcar Children: Endangered Animals of the Wild - 2

    The Aldens join in the effort to save a species of big cat.After helping clean up an oil spill in Connecticut, the Aldens are heading to a much cooler climate, where scientists are working to conserve the snow leopard population. With only hundreds l...

  • The Friendship Feature

    Boxcar Children: The Jessie Files - 1

    Mysteries seem to follow Jessie wherever she goes. Jessie Alden thinks her days of solving mysteries are over. With her new role at the student newspaper, as well as classes, friends, and boys, there's a lot to keep up with. And Jessie always likes t...

  • Talk of the Town

    Boxcar Children: The Jessie Files - 2

    A mysterious hacker is on the loose in Greenfield.When an embarrassing message between Charla and Daniel goes out to the whole class, Jessie finds herself stuck between her feuding best friends. As she helps Charla investigate how this happened, they...

  • Legend of the Hidden Treasure

    The Boxcar Children Summer of Adventure - 1

    A mysterious journal leads to a hunt for buried treasure.When the Aldens help Aunt Jane move into a summer home on the coast, they're excited for a relaxing break in the quiet town. But when a boat called Alden Explorer washes ashore in the night, th...

  • Secret of Superstition Mountain

    The Boxcar Children Summer of Adventure - 2

    The Aldens investigate a mystery from the Gold Rush!When Cousin Joe's friend disappears, the Aldens are eager to help find where he's gone. Their journey leads to the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, where a story about a lost gold mine has attract...

  • A Dramatic Disappearance

    Boxcar Children: The Jessie Files - 3

    Jessie's next article for the school paper is taking a dramatic turn.When a traveling theater production comes to town, Jessie is excited to write a profile of its star, a talented performer who grew up in Greenfield and is making a big splash around...

  • The Raptor Rescue

    Boxcar Children - 161

    The Raptor Rehab Center's reputation is at stake! Can the Aldens figure out who's responsible for the bad press before the center gets shut down for good? Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at...

  • The Code-Breaking Mystery

    Boxcar Children - 162

    The Aldens notice that someone is keeping a close eye on their new neighbors. Can they figure out why?Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny aren't expecting a mystery when they offer to show their new neighbors around Greenfield. But when they uncover a s...

  • The Great Reef Rebuild

    Boxcar Children: Endangered Animals of the Wild - 4

    The Aldens travel to Australia to learn about protecting the Great Barrier Reef and the animals that live there. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are going down under. Off the coast of Australia, they dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef. With t...

  • Mystery of the Vanishing Forest

    Boxcar Children: Endangered Animals of the Wild - 3

    The Aldens travel to Sumatra to learn about saving the rain forest and its animals. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are off to the rain forests of Sumatra, where a protected piece of land is home to endangered animals such as orangutans, elephants, ...

  • X Marks the Spot

    Boxcar Children - 163

    A mysterious journal leads to a hunt for buried treasure. When the Aldens help Aunt Jane move into a summer home on the coast, they're excited for a relaxing break in the quiet town. But when a boat called Alden Explorer washes ashore in the night, t...

  • Surprise Island Adventure

    The Alden children were searching for a home â€" and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series -- adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader -- is full of wholesome fun, perfect for chil...

  • Mystery at the Old Ranch

    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'...

  • Secret of the Yellow House

    Four brave siblings were searching for a home â€" 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....

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Gertrude Chandler Warner has published 223 books.

The next book by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Mystery at the Old Ranch, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by Gertrude Chandler Warner, The Boxcar Children, was published in January 1924.

Yes. Gertrude Chandler Warner has 10 series.
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