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The Boxcar Children Early Readers Books

In order from Meet the Boxcar Children to Secret of the Shipwreck. Part of The Boxcar Children.

The Boxcar Children Early Readers series is a set of 9 picture books by Gertrude Chandler Warner, published between 2025 and 2026. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Meet the Boxcar Children
Surprise Island
Mystery at the Old Ranch
Secret of the Yellow House
Curse of the Mummy
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Meet the Boxcar Children
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$1398
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Meet the Boxcar Children

Orphaned siblings find a boxcar and create a new life of adventure.

32 pages· 458 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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The complete set

The Boxcar Children Early Readers Series

9 books · Published 2025–2026

Series
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$1398

Meet the Boxcar Children

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Orphaned siblings find a boxcar and create a new life of adventure.

Surprise Island

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

Siblings uncover secrets on a mysterious island with a curious handyman.

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$1597

Mystery at the Old Ranch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Children uncover secrets on a mysterious ranch.

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$574

Secret of the Yellow House

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

Children uncover secrets in a mysterious island house.

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$1597

Curse of the Mummy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

Can the Alden children solve the mystery of the disappearing artifacts and a mummy's curse?

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$574

The Pizza Problem

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

Kids uncover a pizza parlor mystery on vacation. Can they solve it?

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$1597

Mystery at the Lighthouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

Children uncover secrets in a mysterious lighthouse.

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$574

Legend of the Vampire

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

Can the Alden kids solve the mystery of a local vampire legend?

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$574

Secret of the Shipwreck

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

Children explore a deserted island and uncover signs of a mysterious inhabitant. Are they truly alone?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Boxcar Children Early Readers series?

There are 9 books in the Boxcar Children Early Readers series. It began with Meet the Boxcar Children in 2025, and the newest book, Secret of the Shipwreck, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Boxcar Children Early Readers books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

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Gertrude Chandler Warner

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