Book Series · 11 Books

The Boxcar Children: Time to Read Books

In order from Surprise Island to Mystery Behind the Wall. Part of The Boxcar Children.

The Boxcar Children: Time to Read series is a set of 11 chapter books, published between 2018 and 2022. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Surprise Island

By Shane Clester (Illustrator)

Four siblings spend a summer on a private island that has been in their family for years, where they discover hidden treasures and secrets about their family's past.

64 pages· 1,713 words· Est. 29 min read

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Summary: The Alden children are excited to spend the summer on their grandfather's island, where Joe, the handyman, is always ready to help. But as they explore, they uncover secrets about the island and Joe that challenge their understanding of their summer paradise. What mysteries lie beneath the surface, and how will they change the Aldens' adventure?

The complete set

The Boxcar Children: Time to Read Series

11 books · Published 2018–2022

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Surprise Island

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Four siblings spend a summer on a private island that has been in their family for years, where they discover hidden treasures and secrets about their family's past.

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$1248

The Boxcar Children

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Four orphans find a home in an abandoned boxcar, forging a new life together.

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$1248

The Yellow House Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A vanished man, a mysterious clue—can the Aldens solve the island's secret?

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$1248

Mystery Ranch

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Children uncover a mystery at their aunt's ranch.

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$1248

Mike's Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A visit to Aunt Jane leads to a new mystery.

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$1299

The Lighthouse Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A lighthouse visit unveils a nighttime mystery.

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$1248

Mountain Top Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A rockslide uncovers a mysterious cave hiding a big secret.

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$1299

Schoolhouse Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A quiet village hides a schoolhouse mystery waiting to be uncovered.

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$1248

The Pizza Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can the Boxcar Children uncover who's sabotaging the pizzeria?

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$1299

Mystery Behind the Wall

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

A hidden journal sparks a treasure hunt at home.

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$1248

The Sea Turtle Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Who is stealing sea turtle eggs? The Aldens must uncover the mystery.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Boxcar Children: Time to Read series?

There are 11 books in the Boxcar Children: Time to Read series. It began with Surprise Island in 2018, and the newest book, Mystery Behind the Wall, was published in 2022.