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The Boxcar Children Specials Books

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

The Boxcar Children Specials series is a set of 21 chapter books by Gertrude Chandler Warner, published between 1993 and 2003. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 140 pages.

The Mystery on the Ice
The Mystery in Washington D.C.
The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
The Mystery at the Ballpark
The Pilgrim Village Mystery
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Mystery on the Ice
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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.
In reading order

The Boxcar Children Specials Series

21 books · Published 1993–2003

#1
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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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$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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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.

What order should you read the Boxcar Children Specials books in?

Start with The Mystery on the Ice and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #21.

What ages are the Boxcar Children Specials books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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