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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1971 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Mystery in the Sand
By Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham (Illustrator)
Book #16 in the The Boxcar Children series
Siblings uncover a beach mystery involving a lost locket and strange visitors.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,894 ratings
128 pages· 19,506 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
The Alden siblings, living by the sea, stumble upon a gold locket. Benny's quest to find its owner leads them into a web of intrigue with mysterious beach visitors and the enigmatic Miss Smith from the Tower House. As they delve deeper, secrets unfold, challenging their wits and courage. Can they solve the puzzle before it's too late? Join the Boxcar Children in this timeless adventure filled with mystery and suspense, where every clue brings them closer to the truth.
From the publisher
Living in a seaside mobile home, the Aldens unravel the secret of two secluded women.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 19,506
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5316
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1971
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807553725
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