Cover of The Firehouse Mystery

The Firehouse 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

When the town plans to demolish the old Greenfield firehouse, a group of clever siblings jump into action to protect this special place. Together, they uncover secrets and solve puzzles to keep the firehouse standing. Their teamwork and determination show how even young heroes can make a big difference.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureResourcefulnessCommunity

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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
0807524484
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,842

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Resourcefulness -- FictionFire departments -- FictionOrphans -- FictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionMystery and detective storiesFictionBrothers and sistersOrphansFire departments in fictionBrothers and sisters in fictionResourcefulness in fictionOrphans in fictionFire departmentsResourcefulnessDetective and mystery storiesJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3