Blue Bay Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1961 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Blue Bay Mystery

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner · Illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis

Book #6 in the The Boxcar Children series

Four siblings and their friend Mike go on a trip to a South Seas island with their grandfather and a sailor named Lars.

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157 pages· 18,969 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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The Alden siblings embark on a South Seas adventure with their grandfather, exploring a supposedly deserted island. As they uncover mysterious signs of life, they question if a castaway is hiding nearby. Who is this mysterious figure, and what secrets does the island hold? Join the Boxcar Children as they unravel the mystery of Blue Bay, where every discovery leads to more questions and thrilling adventures.

From the publisher

The Aldens find a castaway on a South Sea island. How did he get there and who is he?

At a glance
Format
Pages
157
Words
18,969
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about orphansBooks about family vacationsBooks about shipwrecksBooks about friendshipBooks about survival stories
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5306
Publication
Published
January 1, 1961
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807507940

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