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The Boxcar Children
Ages 7–10 · 1948
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002 · Est. 2 hour read
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Book #89 in the The Boxcar Children series
A gem disappears before the contest ends. Can the Aldens uncover the thief?
4.0 Goodreads · 508 ratings
128 pages· 15,259 words· Est. 2 hour read· 570L
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Bookroo's summary
The Alden children are excited to join a gem-hunting competition at a mine. Jessie discovers a massive ruby, but it vanishes just before she can claim victory. Now, the Aldens must shift from treasure hunting to solving a mystery. Who would go so far as to steal from them to win? As they dig for clues, the stakes rise in this thrilling quest for truth.
From the publisher
The Alden children are visiting a gem mine that is holding its annual gem-hunting competition. With a little instruction and the right gear, the Aldens have everything they need to begin their search. It’s not long before Jessie makes a fabulous find. But just when she’s about to win the contest for finding the biggest ruby, her gem disappears! Now instead of digging for rocks, the Aldens are digging for clues. Who wants to win the contest so much that they would steal from the Boxcar Children?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 15,259
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 570L
Themes & topics
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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
- 59531
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807555101
- LCCN
- 2002000778
- OCLC
- 49918194
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