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$799
The Boxcar Children
Ages 7–10 · 1948
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Mystery in the Cave
Book #50 in the The Boxcar Children series
Secret caves hide a mystery. Can the children uncover the truth?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 844 ratings
128 pages· 16,962 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
The Boxcar Children embark on an adventure at Dragon Mouth's Cavern, eager to explore and hunt for rocks. When Benny discovers hidden underground caves, their journey takes a thrilling turn. But danger lurks as someone seems determined to keep them away. Can the Aldens unravel the secrets buried beneath the surface, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Dive into this suspenseful tale of exploration and intrigue.
From the publisher
The Boxcar Children are visiting Dragon Mouth’s Cavern. Their plan is to explore the area and go rock hunting. But when Benny finds a way into secret underground caves, the children have even more to explore. The problem is, it seems like someone doesn’t want them there. Can the Aldens solve this underground mystery?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 16,962
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 600L
Themes & topics
The series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 17583
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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