The Boardwalk Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Boardwalk Mystery

By Tim Jessell (Illustrator)

Book #131 in the The Boxcar Children series

Can the children solve the mystery of the missing zombie and unsafe rides?

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144 pages· 19,478 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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The Alden children are thrilled to help at a friend's new amusement pier on the New Jersey shore. But when rumors of unsafe rides and a stolen zombie from the haunted house emerge, their vacation turns into a thrilling mystery. Can they uncover the truth behind the chaos before it's too late? Join the Boxcar Children as they navigate secrets and surprises in this seaside adventure.

From the publisher

The Aldens are visiting the New Jersey shore and enjoying the beach and the boardwalk attractions. A family friend has just bought an amusement pier, and the children are excited to help out. But there are rumors that the rides aren’t safe, and someone has stolen a zombie from the haunted house! Can the Boxcar Children find out what’s behind all the trouble?

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
19,478
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about the beachBooks about siblingsBooks about amusement parksBooks about orphansBooks about summer vacation
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
March 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807508039

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