Houseboat Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1967 · Est. 3 hour read

Houseboat Mystery

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner · Illustrated by David Cunningham

Book #12 in the The Boxcar Children series

Four siblings spend their summer vacation on a houseboat, where they become embroiled in a mystery involving a stolen vase and a pair of suspicious men.

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128 pages· 20,093 words· Est. 3 hour read· 480L
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Bookroo's summary

The Alden siblings embark on a summer houseboat adventure, only to find themselves shadowed by a mysterious black car at every stop. As they navigate the river, they must unravel the secret behind their pursuer's relentless chase. What hidden treasure or secret could be aboard their boat? Join the Boxcar Children in a thrilling quest filled with suspense and intrigue, where every dock brings new clues and dangers. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

Floating down a lazy river, Benny finds a blackmail scheme in progress.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
20,093
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5312
Publication
Published
January 1, 1967
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807534137

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