Cover of The Boardwalk Mystery

The Boardwalk Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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 visit the lively New Jersey shore, they can't wait to explore the beach and boardwalk fun. But mysterious problems with the amusement pier and a missing spooky zombie prop have them putting on their detective hats to solve the puzzle. Together, they unravel secrets while enjoying sun and surf adventures.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventureBeachesAmusement Parks

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780807508022
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,473
Lexile
470L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and sistersAmusement parksOrphansMystery and detective storiesBeachesFictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Juvenile fictionChildren's fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionSeashore, fictionAmusement parks, fictionNew jersey, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4

Places

New Jersey