The Boxcar Children Mysteries Series
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner, created by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrators: L. Kate Deal, Mary Gehr, Dirk Gringhuis, David Cunningham, Charles Tang, Hodges Soileau, Robert Papp, Tim Jessell
Number of Books in Series: 153 so far
Age Group: 6 - 11 years
| Reading Level: | AR Levels 2.9-5.0
GLE 2.4-4.2
F&P/GRL M-O
DRA 24-34
Lexile® measure 430L-800L |
Companion/Related Series: Boxcar Children Specials, Adventures of Benny and Watch, Boxcar Children Great Adventure, Boxcar Children Interactive Mysteries, Boxcar Children Time to Read Level 2
Book 1 Summary: The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
                                                                                                                                                        
Boxcar Children Mysteries Book List:
The stories are sequential in terms of character development but the main plots are relatively independent in each book. It's probably best to read these in order, but not critical.
Jump to Books: 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 101-110 111-120 121-130 131-140 141-150 151-153
| Book 1: | The Boxcar Children
Ages 6-11. 1924.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5301); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 490
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| Book 2: | Surprise Island
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1949.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5302); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 530L
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| Book 3: | The Yellow House Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1953.
AR: 3.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5303); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 620L
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| Book 4: | Mystery Ranch
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1958.
AR: 3.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5304); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 440L
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| Book 5: | Mike's Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1960.
AR: 3.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5305); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550L
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| Book 6: | Blue Bay Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1961.
AR: 2.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5306); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 7: | The Woodshed Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1962.
AR: 4.3 (5.0 Points, Quiz #5307); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 570L
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| Book 8: | The Lighthouse Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1963.
AR: 3.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5308); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 9: | Mountain Top Mystery
Ages 6-11. June 1, 1964.
AR: 3.6 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5309); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 10: | Schoolhouse Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1965.
AR: 3.3 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5310); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 450L
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| Book 11: | Caboose Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1966.
AR: 3.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5311); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 12: | Houseboat Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1967.
AR: 3.4 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5312); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 480L
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| Book 13: | Snowbound Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1968.
AR: 3.4 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5313); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 480L
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| Book 14: | Tree House Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1969.
AR: 3.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5314); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 470L
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| Book 15: | Bicycle Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1970.
AR: 3.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5315); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 16: | Mystery in the Sand
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1971.
AR: 3.7 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5316); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 17: | Mystery behind the Wall
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1973.
AR: 3.5 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5317); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 480L
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| Book 18: | Bus Station Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1974.
AR: 3.6 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5318); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 19: | Benny Uncovers a Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1976.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5319); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 560L
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| Book 20: | The Haunted Cabin Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1991.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5320); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 21: | The Deserted Library Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1991.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5321); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 22: | The Animal Shelter Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1991.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #5322); GLE: 3.9
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 700L
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| Book 23: | The Old Motel Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1991.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5323); GLE: 3.6
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 580L
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| Book 25: | The Amusement Park Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1992.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5325); GLE: 3.6
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 590L
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| Book 27: | The Camp-Out Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1992.
AR: 3.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5327); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 430L
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| Book 28: | The Mystery Girl
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1992.
AR: 3.5 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5328); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 29: | The Mystery Cruise
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1992.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #5329); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 600L
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| Book 32: | The Mystery in the Snow
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1992.
AR: 3.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #9277); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 440L
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| Book 33: | The Pizza Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1993.
AR: 4.1 (3.0 Points, Quiz #9292); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 640L
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| Book 34: | The Mystery Horse
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1993.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #9276); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 650L
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| Book 35: | The Mystery at the Dog Show
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1993.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #9275); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 600L
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| Book 36: | The Castle Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1993.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #9259); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 570L
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| Book 39: | The Ghost Ship Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1994.
AR: 4.0 (3.0 Points, Quiz #9264); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 40: | The Canoe Trip Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1994.
AR: 4.1 (2.0 Points, Quiz #9258); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 650L
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| Book 43: | The Mystery on Stage
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1994.
AR: 4.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #10679); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 44: | The Dinosaur Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1995.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #10660); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 640L
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| Book 46: | The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1995.
AR: 4.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #10640); GLE: 3.9
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 690L
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| Book 48: | The Mystery Bookstore
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1995.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #10914); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 660L
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| Book 50: | Mystery in the Cave
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1995.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17583); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 600L
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| Book 51: | The Mystery on the Train
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1996.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17584); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 52: | The Mystery of the Lost Mine
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1996.
AR: 3.5 (2.0 Points, Quiz #14844); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 53: | The Guide Dog Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1996.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17568); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 54: | The Hurricane Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1996.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #12774); GLE: 3.6
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 580L
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| Book 56: | The Firehouse Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 4.3 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17564); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 640L
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| Book 57: | The Mystery in San Francisco
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 3.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17582); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 440L
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| Book 58: | The Mystery at the Alamo
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17581); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550
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| Book 59: | The Outer Space Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17585); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 480L
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| Book 60: | The Soccer Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #17595); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550L
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| Book 61: | The Growling Bear Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1997.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #20020); GLE: 3.6
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 590L
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| Book 63: | The Mystery at Peacock Hall
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1998.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #20032); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 64: | The Black Pearl Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1998.
AR: 4.1 (2.0 Points, Quiz #20778); GLE: 3.9
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 65: | The Cereal Box Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1998.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #20779); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 66: | The Panther Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1998.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #20780); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550
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| Book 68: | The Basketball Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1999.
AR: 3.9 (3.0 Points, Quiz #28314); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 69: | The Movie Star Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1999.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #31188); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 71: | The Ghost Town Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1999.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #32726); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550L
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| Book 72: | The Mystery in the Mall
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1999.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #32729); GLE: 3.6
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 590L
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| Book 73: | The Gymnastics Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 1999.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #36469); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 550L
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| Book 74: | The Poison Frog Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2000.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #36470); GLE: 3.9
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 660L
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| Book 75: | The Mystery of the Empty Safe
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2000.
AR: 4.4 (2.0 Points, Quiz #36471); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 680L
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| Book 80: | The Hockey Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2001.
AR: 4.2 (3.0 Points, Quiz #44928); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 82: | The Summer Camp Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2001.
AR: 4.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #50955); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 83: | The Copycat Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2001.
AR: 4.4 (3.0 Points, Quiz #51861); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 650L
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| Book 89: | The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2002.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #59531); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 570L
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| Book 90: | The Stuffed Bear Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2002.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #61057); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 570
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| Book 91: | The Mystery at Skeleton Point
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2002.
AR: 4.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #66578); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 560
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| Book 92: | The Tattletale Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2003.
AR: 4.1 (3.0 Points, Quiz #67290); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510
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| Book 93: | The Comic Book Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2003.
AR: 4.1 (2.0 Points, Quiz #69048); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 520
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| Book 94: | The Ice Cream Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2003.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #70299); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510
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| Book 95: | The Midnight Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2003.
AR: 4.1 (3.0 Points, Quiz #71105); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 97: | The Radio Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2003.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #75654); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 99: | The Finders Keepers Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2004.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #78564); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: M; DRA: 24
Lexile measure: 600L
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| Book 101: | The Clue in the Corn Maze
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2004.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #82422); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 620L
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| Book 104: | The Game Store Mystery
Ages 6-11. March 30, 2005.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #101637); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 630L
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| Book 106: | The Vanishing Passenger
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2006.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #105703); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 107: | The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2006.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #107852); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 650L
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| Book 108: | The Creature in Ogopogo Lake
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2006.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #109150); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 560L
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| Book 109: | The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2006.
AR: 4.0 (2.0 Points, Quiz #111313); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: O; DRA: 34
Lexile measure: 660L
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| Book 110: | The Secret of the Mask
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2007.
AR: 4.4 (2.0 Points, Quiz #113943); GLE: 4.2
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 670L
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| Book 111: | The Seattle Puzzle
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2007.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #114924); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 112: | The Ghost in the First Row
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2007.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #117714); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 113: | The Box that Watch Found
Ages 6-11. January 1, 2007.
AR: 3.9 (2.0 Points, Quiz #118755); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 600L
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| Book 114: | A Horse Named Dragon
Ages 6-11. March 1, 2008.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #121623); GLE: 2.9
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 570L
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| Book 115: | The Great Detective Race
Ages 6-11. May 1, 2008.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #129381); GLE: 2.7
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 118: | The Spy Game
Ages 6-11. March 1, 2009.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #129383); GLE: 2.7
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 119: | The Dog-Gone Mystery
Ages 6-11. May 1, 2009.
AR: 3.5 (2.0 Points, Quiz #132118); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 520L
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| Book 120: | The Vampire Mystery
Ages 6-11. September 1, 2009.
AR: 3.6 (2.0 Points, Quiz #132119); GLE: 2.8
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 510L
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| Book 121: | Superstar Watch
Ages 6-11. November 1, 2009.
AR: 3.4 (2.0 Points, Quiz #136358); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 530L
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| Book 122: | The Spy in the Bleachers
Ages 6-11. March 1, 2010.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #136359); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 540L
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| Book 123: | The Amazing Mystery Show
Ages 6-11. May 1, 2010.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #138948); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 530L
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| Book 124: | The Pumpkin Head Mystery
Ages 6-11. September 1, 2010.
AR: 3.3 (3.0 Points, Quiz #138950); GLE: 2.4
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 430L
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| Book 125: | The Cupcake Caper
Ages 6-11. September 1, 2010.
AR: 3.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #140915); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 610L
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| Book 127: | Monkey Trouble
Ages 6-11. May 1, 2011.
AR: 3.7 (2.0 Points, Quiz #146057); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 560L
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| Book 128: | The Zombie Project
Ages 6-11. September 1, 2011.
AR: 3.4 (2.0 Points, Quiz #146116); GLE: 2.4
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 430L
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| Book 129: | The Great Turkey Heist
Ages 6-11. November 1, 2011.
AR: 3.5 (3.0 Points, Quiz #150212); GLE: 2.6
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 490L
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| Book 130: | The Garden Thief
Ages 6-11. March 1, 2012.
AR: 4.1 (2.0 Points, Quiz #150211); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 640L
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| Book 131: | The Boardwalk Mystery
Ages 6-11. February 5, 2013.
AR: 3.5 (3.0 Points, Quiz #157583); GLE: 2.5
F&P/GRL: O
Lexile measure: 470L
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Book Sets: Sets of Up to 153 Books
Film/Television/Theatrical Adaptations:
2014 Animated Movie: The Boxcar Children
2018 Animated Movie: The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
Other Websites for Additional Information:
Author Website for Patricia MacLachlan
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