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The Black Pearl Mystery

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

While visiting Hawaii, the Alden siblings discover a mysterious legend about a black pearl surrounded by a strange curse. Curious and determined, they set out to uncover the hidden truth that everyone seems afraid to share. Their adventure leads them to surprising clues and exciting discoveries.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureHawaii

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
0807507849
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,515

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Pearls -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Hawaii -- Fiction.FictionBrothers and sistersPearlsOrphansMystery and detective storiesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3

Places

Hawaii