The Vanishing Passenger
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006 · Est. 2 hour read

The Vanishing Passenger

Book #106 in the The Boxcar Children series

A mystery writer vanishes before his library talk. Can the Aldens find him in time?

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112 pages· 12,833 words· Est. 2 hour read· 610L
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When renowned mystery writer Gilbert Finch disappears before his library event, the Alden siblings—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny—must unravel the mystery of his whereabouts. With the clock ticking, they face the possibility of Finch's rival, Daniel VanBuren, taking his place. As they delve into clues and secrets, the Aldens race against time to ensure Finch's return. Will they solve the puzzle before it's too late?

From the publisher

The famous mystery writer, Gilbert Finch, is coming to Greenfield to speak at the library, and the Aldens can’t wait to meet him. When they go with Grandfather to pick Finch up at the train station, he is nowhere to be found. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny need to solve this mystery quickly. Otherwise, Finch’s archrival, Daniel VanBuren, will speak at the library instead of Finch!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
12,833
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about orphansBooks about missing personsBooks about authors
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
105703
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807510674

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