Cover of Surprise Island

Surprise Island

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

Four adventurous siblings spend their summer on a mysterious island owned by their grandfather, where they uncover secrets and form new friendships. With the help of Joe, the helpful handyman, the children explore every corner of Surprise Island, discovering surprises around every turn. Their exciting summer is filled with mystery and discovery that will captivate young readers.

Representation & Themes

AdventureMysteryFamilyFriendship

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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
0807576735
Pages
178
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1977
Type
Fiction
Word Count
22,923

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Detective and mystery storiesFamiliesBrothers and sistersFamilyBoxcar Children (Fictitious character)Juvenile fictionFictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Mystery fictionIslandsAlden family (Fictitious character)OrphansMystery and detective storiesSummerChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Grades 3-4Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionSummer vacation,Children's stories, EnglishVeranoSpanish language materialsFicción juvenilRailroads, fictionIslands, fictionFamily, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar1