Gertrude Chandler Warner
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First published in 1924, "The Box-Car Children" is the beloved children's classic by American grade school teacher and author, Gertrude Chandler Warner. It is the story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, and their adventures living in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children are having fun while living in the boxcar at first, though several adults in the community are aware of their situation and are keeping an eye...
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"Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer on their own private island. There's a mysterious stranger on the island who must keep his identity a secret. And that's not the only surprise in store for the Boxcar Children on Surprise Island!"--Page 4 of cover.
12) Caboose mystery
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The Boxcar Children are spending the summer traveling on a train, in their own caboose which has a mysterious history.
14) Bicycle mystery
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While on bicycle trip to their aunt's farm, the four Aldens help solve a mystery.
18) The spy game
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The Boxcar Children investigate when they find a secret message in their neighbor's path, a message that leads them on a hunt for a hidden object.