Cover of The Cereal Box Mystery

The Cereal Box 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

The Alden family is on the trail of a sneaky burglar who has stolen precious jewelry from a local antique shop. When the thief steals Benny’s favorite cereal from their own kitchen, the mystery deepens and the Aldens must unravel why a cereal box is part of the crime. Join their clever adventure to catch the unexpected culprit!

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureFriendship

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
0807511153
Pages
129
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,713

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FictionBrothers and sistersRobbers and outlawsOrphansGrandfathersMystery and detective storiesDetective and mystery storiesOutlawsJuvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionGrandfathers -- FictionRobbers and outlaws -- FictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3