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The Boxcar Children
Ages 7–10 · 1948
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001 · Est. 2 hour read
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
Book #81 in the The Boxcar Children series
Mysterious midnight howls lead to a ghostly dog sighting. Is the legend true?
3.9 Goodreads · 464 ratings
128 pages· 14,578 words· Est. 2 hour read· 590L
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Bookroo's summary
In the quaint town of Elbow Bend, the Aldens encounter eerie midnight howls and a spectral white dog in the woods. As they delve into the town's ghostly legends, they must uncover the truth behind the mysterious canine. Is it just a tale, or is there more lurking in the shadows? Join the Aldens as they unravel the mystery and face the unknown.
From the publisher
The Aldens are visiting Grandfather’s good friend, Mrs. Wade, in a small town called Elbow Bend. According to Mrs. Wade’s granddaughter, the town has many ghost tales and there is a favorite tale concerning a dog. One night, at midnight, they hear dogs howling all over Elbow Bend. Watch howls as well, and Benny sees a ghostly white dog in the woods!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 14,578
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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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
- 46483
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2001
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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