Mystery Behind the Wall
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Mystery Behind the Wall

By Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham (Illustrator)

Book #17 in the The Boxcar Children series

Siblings uncover a hidden journal leading to a coin mystery.

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128 pages· 16,266 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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The Alden siblings stumble upon a hidden journal behind a guest room wall, sparking a thrilling quest for a lost coin collection. As they delve deeper, questions arise: Who was the journal's owner, and what secrets does it hold? With each clue, the mystery deepens, challenging the siblings to piece together a puzzle that could change everything. Join the Boxcar Children in this timeless adventure filled with suspense and discovery, where every page invites you to question, imagine, and explore the unknown. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

The Aldens find a mystery when a visitor comes. Who put the coins in a hiding place behind the wall?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
16,266
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about orphansBooks about siblingsBooks about friendshipBooks about treasure hunts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5317
Publication
Published
January 1, 1973
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807553671

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