Book Series · 5 Books

The Boxcar Children Great Adventure Books

In order from Journey on a Runaway Train to The Khipu and the Final Key. Part of The Boxcar Children.

The Boxcar Children Great Adventure series is a set of 5 chapter books, published in 2017. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 160 pages.

Journey on a Runaway Train
The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll
The Detour of the Elephants
The Shackleton Sabotage
The Khipu and the Final Key
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Journey on a Runaway Train
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Journey on a Runaway Train

By Anthony VanArsdale (Illustrator)

A secret society recruits the Aldens to return stolen artifacts worldwide, facing unexpected dangers.

160 pages· 22,379 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: The Aldens, recruited by a secret society, embark on a global quest to return stolen artifacts. Their journey begins with a painted turtle figurine and leads them to New Mexico. But as they face adversaries and unexpected twists, their mission expands beyond their wildest expectations. Can they outsmart the enemies of the Reddimus Society and fulfill their daring mission? Adventure awaits as they travel the world, uncovering secrets and facing challenges at every turn.
The complete set

The Boxcar Children Great Adventure Series

5 books · Published 2017

Series
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$674

Journey on a Runaway Train

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A secret society recruits the Aldens to return stolen artifacts worldwide, facing unexpected dangers.

The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A secret mission to return lost treasures leads to danger and mystery.

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$759

The Detour of the Elephants

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A secret society, a thief, and a mysterious artifact. Can the Aldens trust anyone?

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$759

The Shackleton Sabotage

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A secret mission to return artifacts is threatened by a relentless saboteur.

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$674

The Khipu and the Final Key

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A secret society, a rare orchid, and a race against rivals. Can the Aldens succeed?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Boxcar Children Great Adventure series?

There are 5 books in the Boxcar Children Great Adventure series. It began with Journey on a Runaway Train in 2017, and the newest book, The Khipu and the Final Key, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Boxcar Children Great Adventure books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Boxcar Children Great Adventure to life.

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Anthony VanArsdale

Illustrator

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