The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995 · Est. 2 hour read

The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar

Book #49 in the The Boxcar Children series

The boxcar vanishes before the parade, with Watch trapped inside.

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128 pages· 15,863 words· Est. 2 hour read
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The Alden children are preparing their beloved boxcar for the Founders' Day Parade, but disaster strikes when it mysteriously disappears with their dog, Watch, inside. As the parade approaches, the siblings must unravel the mystery and rescue Watch. Can they solve this urgent puzzle in time, or will the parade go on without them? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

The Aldens are fixing up the boxcar so they can ride in it for the Founders’ Day Parade! There’s just one problem: the boxcar has gone missing before the big day…with Watch inside! Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important mystery ever?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,863
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about orphansBooks about paradesBooks about adventureBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807554241

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