Gertrude Chandler Warner

Start reading with the Boxcar Children! This set includes the first four books of Gertrude Chandler Warner's classic series, adapted for beginning readers-The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, The Yellow House Mystery, and Mystery Ranch.

Years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this new version introduces young readers to a Boxcar Children classic.

The Aldens try out a Halloween escape room. The puzzle are fun to solve. But when eerie events start scaring people away, the children find a much bigger case to crack.

First published in 1924, "The Box-Car Children" is the beloved children's classic by American grade school teacher and author, Gertrude Chandler Warner. It is the story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, and their adventures living in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children are having fun while living in the boxcar at first, though several adults in the community are aware of their situation and are keeping an eye...

When the Alden siblings go to Camp Survival to learn all about living in nature, they must find their own way when their guide leaves them alone on a trail.

The Aldens are helping out at a rescue ranch for horses. Jessie's favorite is a beautiful horse named Dragon. When Dragon and other horses disappear from the pasture, the Boxcar children must saddle up for a mystery. What's happening to the horses at the Dare To Dream Ranch?

"The Aldens are on a special vacation up north to see the Calgary Stampede--a cowboy celebration of Canada's frontier spirit! There's a parade through the streets of Calgary, a spectacular stage show, and plenty of fun things to do. But behind the scenes at the festival, an important piece of jewelry goes missing. Can the Boxcar Children find the thief before the big show is ruined?"--Publisher.

"The Aldens are helping out at a harvest festival in a town at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. But something in the hills is scaring people away! Are the local rumors about a werewolf true?"--Page 4 of cover.

"The Boxcar Children are helping at a pizzeria, but it seems that someone is trying to shut it down. Can they find out who is causing trouble? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading by themselves with a Boxcar Children classic."--Amazon

The Boxcar Children volunteer to help clean up the old abandoned school in Silver City, even if some are scared by all the spooky goings-on.