The Animal Shelter Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1991 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Animal Shelter Mystery

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Book #22 in the The Boxcar Children series

Four siblings try to solve the mystery of a missing woman and her pets.

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128 pages· 18,232 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 700L· AR 4.2 · 3 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

The Boxcar Children face a new challenge when the Greenfield Animal Shelter closes, leaving animals without homes. As they care for the abandoned pets, they uncover a mystery: many animals belonged to a woman who has vanished. With time running out, can the Aldens unravel the mystery of her disappearance and find new homes for their furry friends? Dive into a tale of compassion and intrigue as the children race against the clock to solve the puzzle and save the animals.

From the publisher

When the Greenfield Animal Shelter suddenly closes, the Boxcar Children help care for the abandoned animals. They soon discover that many of them belonged to a woman who has disappeared! Can the Aldens track down the missing pet owner and find homes for their furry friends?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
18,232
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
700L
AR book level
4.2
AR points
3
AR quiz
5322
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Q
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
January 1, 1991
First published
January 3, 1991
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807503676
LCCN
91024509
OCLC
24143819

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