The Mystery of the Spider's Clue

Book #87 in the The Boxcar Children series

A riddle-filled letter promises a fortune, but solving it may reveal secrets from the past.

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128 pages· 17,824 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

The Aldens join their friend Sam in a race against time to solve a millionaire's riddle-filled letter. The prize? A fortune. But as they unravel the clues, every path leads back to Sam's enigmatic past. With others in town vying for the same reward, the stakes are high. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late, or will Sam's hidden history be their undoing? Mystery, competition, and secrets intertwine in this thrilling quest for answers.

From the publisher

When their friend Sam gets a letter full of riddles from an eccentric millionaire, the Aldens are eager to help him crack the code. If Sam can solve the puzzle in time, he will inherit the millionaire’s money! But Sam isn’t the only one in town to receive such a letter–and whoever solves the mystery first will win the prize. The Aldens want to help their friend, but solving the millionaire’s mystery turns out to be even harder than they expected. When every clue eventually leads them back to Sam, the Boxcar Children begin to wonder: Could the answer lie somewhere in Sam’s mysterious past?

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