Surprise Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1949 · Est. 3 hour read

Surprise Island

By Gertrude Chandler Warner, Mary Gehr (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the The Boxcar Children series

Four siblings spend a summer on a mysterious island, discovering hidden treasures and secrets about their family's past.

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192 pages· 23,032 words· Est. 3 hour read
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The Alden siblings embark on a summer adventure on their grandfather's island, where mysteries lurk beneath the surface. With the help of Joe, the island's handyman, they explore their new surroundings. But as they delve deeper, they discover hidden secrets about the island and Joe himself. What mysteries will they uncover, and how will it change their summer? Join the Boxcar Children as they navigate a world of intrigue and adventure, where every discovery leads to more questions. Can they solve the island's mysteries before summer ends?

From the publisher

Summer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge.

At a glance
Format
Pages
192
Words
23,032
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about orphansBooks about siblingsBooks about treasure huntingBooks about family secretsBooks about summer vacation
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5302
Publication
Published
January 1, 1949
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807576748

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