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The Boxcar Children
Ages 7–10 · 1948
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Election Day Dilemma
Book #145 in the The Boxcar Children series
A mysterious candidate emerges in a mayoral race. Can the Aldens uncover the truth?
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128 pages· 16,160 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
The Alden children dive into a political mystery when their cousin Alice's mayoral campaign is sabotaged. As posters for an unseen third candidate appear, the town buzzes with intrigue. Who is this mystery contender, and what are his intentions? With the election looming, the Aldens must unravel the truth before a stranger takes office. Join them in a race against time filled with secrets and surprises.
From the publisher
Cousin Alice is running for mayor in her town, and the Aldens are helping with her campaign! But Alice’s campaign posters are torn down and painted over–and the same thing happens to her opponent! Then posters for a third candidate appear around town, but nobody has ever seen him in person. Will the town elect a mystery man for mayor? The Aldens are on the case!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 16,160
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 610L
The series
The The Boxcar Children series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 184973
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2016
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807507223
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