Schoolhouse Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1965 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Schoolhouse Mystery

By Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham (Illustrator)

Book #10 in the The Boxcar Children series

A family visits a small island and discovers a mystery surrounding a coin dealer.

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128 pages· 18,993 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In a quaint fishing village, the Alden siblings stumble upon a mystery when they spot a suspicious man lurking around the library. As they dig deeper, they uncover secrets that challenge the notion that nothing ever happens in Port Elizabeth. With curiosity as their guide, the Boxcar Children embark on an adventure that proves every town has its hidden stories. Will they solve the mystery before it's too late? Join them in a tale of intrigue and discovery that has captivated readers for generations.

From the publisher

Benny’s curiosity, while staying in a fishing village, leads to capturing a swindler.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
18,993
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about family lifeBooks about siblingsBooks about orphansBooks about family
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5310
Publication
Published
January 1, 1965
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807572634

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