Books About Secret Rooms

The Best Secret Rooms Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1942

The Four-Story Mistake

By Elizabeth Enright · Book #2 in the The Melendy Quartet series

A family moves to a quirky house, uncovering unexpected adventures in the countryside.

208 pages· 43,672 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 5,470 ratings

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Summary: The Melendy family moves from bustling New York to a peculiar country house, the Four-Story Mistake. As Mona, Rush, Randy, and Oliver explore their new surroundings, they uncover hidden wonders and face unexpected adventures. Will their resourcefulness help them embrace this new life, or will the mysteries of the house prove too much? Dive into a tale of family, discovery, and the charm of the unknown.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

The Mystery at Snowflake Inn

Book #3 in the The Boxcar Children Specials series

Mysterious events threaten a winter vacation. Can the children uncover the truth?

128 pages· 12,794 words· Est. 2 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 927 ratings

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Summary: The Alden children embark on a holiday trip to a charming New England inn, filled with snow and skating. But when strange occurrences jeopardize the inn's future, their vacation turns into a mystery-solving adventure. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · 2020

The Woodshed Mystery

By Shane Clester (Illustrator) · The Boxcar Children: Time to Read series

The Aldens uncover a farm's ancient mystery. Can they solve it?

48 pages· 893 words

4.0 Goodreads · 25 ratings

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Summary: The Alden siblings stumble upon an ancient mystery on a farm. As they dig deeper, secrets from the past emerge, challenging their detective skills. Can they unravel the truth before it's too late?

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