Cover of Clue in the Recycling Bin

Clue in the Recycling Bin

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings help out at the town's new recycling center, they discover hidden treasures among the discarded items. But when the center is suddenly damaged, they set out to uncover who caused the trouble and why. Their adventure turns into an exciting mystery full of clues and surprises!

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyMysteryAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780807512081
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,977

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionRobbers and outlaws, fictionMystery and detective storiesBrothers and sistersRobbers and outlawsOrphansFictionRecycling centersBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Juvenile fictionRecyclingRecycling (Waste, etc.)VandalismSiblingsRecycling (waste, etc.), fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4