Book Series · 21 Books

The Boxcar Children Specials Books

In order from The Mystery on the Ice to The Great Shark Mystery. Part of The Boxcar Children.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

The Mystery on the Ice

A burglary, a blizzard, and a skating troupe. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery?

118 pages· 14,445 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Summary: In Greenfield, the Boxcar Children face a chilling mystery. After Cousins Joe and Alice share exciting news, a figure skating troupe arrives, followed by a fierce blizzard. When a nearby house is burglarized, suspicion falls on the skaters. With evidence mounting, can the children uncover the real thief and clear the troupe's name? Join them as they navigate icy clues and unexpected twists in their latest adventure.

The complete set

The Boxcar Children Specials Series

21 books · Published 1993–2003

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$674

The Mystery on the Ice

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

A burglary, a blizzard, and a skating troupe. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery?

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$674

The Mystery in Washington D.C.

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

In D.C., mysterious disappearances lead children to uncover a hidden mystery.

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$674

The Mystery at Snowflake Inn

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

Mysterious events threaten a winter vacation. Can the children uncover the truth?

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$759

The Mystery at the Ballpark

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

A baseball team faces sabotage. Can the Aldens uncover the culprit?

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$674

The Pilgrim Village Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

A colonial village faces sabotage. Can the children uncover the mystery?

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$674

The Mystery at the Fair

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

Can the children solve the mystery sabotaging the county fair?

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$674

The Pet Shop Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

Pet shop chaos: deliveries mix up, birds escape. Who's causing the trouble?

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The Niagara Falls Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Valuables vanish at Niagara Falls. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery?

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$574

The Mystery in the Old Attic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

A hidden ring, a solved riddle, but who sold it first?

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$574

The Windy City Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Riddles lead the Aldens through Chicago, unraveling two mysteries.

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$574

The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

In London, the Aldens sense they're being followed. Is a mystery afoot?

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$674

The Mystery in New York

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A diamond is stolen in New York. Can the children find the thief?

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$674

The Mystery of the Black Raven

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A missing raven statue and scrapbook spark a mystery at a miners' reunion.

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$674

The Home Run Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Mysterious lights and a baseball losing streak hint at a hidden secret.

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$574

The Honeybee Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Can the Aldens solve the mystery of the missing honey and save the farm?

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$674

The Mystery of the Screech Owl

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

An empty boat rows itself. Is Broken Moon Pond haunted?

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The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A mansion filled with toys hides a ghostly mystery. Is Houdini haunting the halls?

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$759

The Candy Factory Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

Candy factory chaos: sabotage threatens sweet success.

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$759

The Mystery of Alligator Swamp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

In Alligator Swamp, mysterious happenings hint at a ghostly presence. Can the truth be uncovered?

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$759

The Great Shark Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A great white shark is in danger at an aquarium. Can the children save it?

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$574

The Black Widow Spider Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A mysterious house with spider gates hides secrets. What will the Boxcar children uncover?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Boxcar Children Specials series?

There are 21 books in the Boxcar Children Specials series. It began with The Mystery on the Ice in 1993, and the newest book, The Great Shark Mystery, was published in 2003.