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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1957 · Est. 2 hour read
Mystery Ranch
Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner · Illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis
Book #4 in the The Boxcar Children series
A summer on the ranch reveals a secret that could heal a family rift.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 8,569 ratings
127 pages· 13,451 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
The Alden children are spending their summer on Aunt Jane's ranch, a place of beauty and hidden tensions. As they explore, they uncover a mysterious secret that might just bridge the gap between Aunt Jane and their Grandfather. Can their discovery bring peace to the family, or will it deepen the divide? Adventure and intrigue await as the Boxcar Children delve into the heart of the ranch's mysteries.
From the publisher
The Aldens spend the summer on their Aunt’s ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but it’s also the source of trouble between Aunt Jane and Grandfather. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Will it help mend Aunt’s Jane’s and Grandfather’s relationship?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 127
- Words
- 13,451
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5304
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1958
- First published
- November 30, 1957
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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