Journey on a Runaway Train
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017 · Est. 3 hour read

Journey on a Runaway Train

Illustrated by Anthony VanArsdale

Part of the The Boxcar Children Great Adventure series

A secret society recruits the Aldens to return stolen artifacts worldwide, facing unexpected dangers.

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160 pages· 22,379 words· Est. 3 hour read
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The Aldens, recruited by a secret society, embark on a global quest to return stolen artifacts. Their journey begins with a painted turtle figurine and leads them to New Mexico. But as they face adversaries and unexpected twists, their mission expands beyond their wildest expectations. Can they outsmart the enemies of the Reddimus Society and fulfill their daring mission? Adventure awaits as they travel the world, uncovering secrets and facing challenges at every turn.

From the publisher

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 introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from. The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success…but instead of returning home, there’s a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
22,379
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about transportationBooks about familyBooks about trainsBooks about orphans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 1, 2017
First published
January 31, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807506967

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