The Mystery in New York
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Mystery in New York

By Gertrude Chandler Warner, Charles Tang

Part of the The Boxcar Children Specials series

A diamond is stolen in New York. Can the children find the thief?

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144 pages· 16,536 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In bustling New York City, the Alden children face a thrilling mystery when the priceless Elizabeth Star Diamond is stolen from their friend, Mr. Pound. As they navigate Central Park and glittering jewelry stores, they uncover a web of suspects. With time running out, can they unravel the clues and catch the elusive thief?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
16,536
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about siblingsBooks about stealingBooks about New YorkBooks about orphans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807554609

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