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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1964 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Mountain Top Mystery
By Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham (Illustrator)
Book #9 in the The Boxcar Children series
A family's mountain climbing trip turns into a mystery when a rockslide reveals a hidden cave.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,117 ratings
128 pages· 17,805 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Stranded on Old Flat Top after a rockslide, the Alden siblings stumble upon a mysterious cave. As they await rescue, they uncover secrets that hint at legendary treasure. Will they solve the mystery before help arrives? Join the Boxcar Children in an adventure filled with suspense and discovery, where every twist leads to new questions and the promise of hidden riches. This timeless tale of courage and curiosity invites readers to explore the unknown and imagine the possibilities that lie within.
From the publisher
Marooned on a mountain, the Aldens survive a landslide and find a Native American secret.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 17,805
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5309
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1964
- First published
- April 1, 1964
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807552933
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