The Mystery of the Lost Mine
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996 · Est. 2 hour read

The Mystery of the Lost Mine

Book #52 in the The Boxcar Children series

A missing prospector and a legendary gold mine spark a thrilling race.

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128 pages· 15,708 words· Est. 2 hour read· 510L
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On an RV trip to Arizona, the Alden siblings uncover the mystery of the Lost Dutchman Mine, rumored to be brimming with gold. When a prospector vanishes, they must solve the mystery and find him before others claim the treasure. Will they uncover the truth behind the legend, or will the desert keep its secrets hidden?

From the publisher

The Aldens take an RV trip to Arizona, where they learn about the Lost Dutchman Mine. An old legend says the mine is filled with gold! When an old prospector goes missing while searching for it, the Boxcar Children must find him before someone else gets to the treasure.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,708
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about ArizonaBooks about road tripsBooks about family vacationsBooks about treasure hunts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
14844
Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807554289

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