Cover of The Ghost Ship Mystery

The Ghost Ship Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 4 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 Boxcar Children visit a coastal town, they hear about a spooky shipwreck from long ago that appears on stormy nights. Curious and brave, they set out to uncover the truth behind the ghostly ship that puzzles everyone. Join them as they solve a thrilling mystery by the sea!

Representation & Themes

AdventureMysteryFriendship

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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
0807528552
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,951

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters)FamiliesBrothers and sistersFamilyJuvenile fictionShipwrecksFictionOrphansMystery and detective storiesBoxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionShipwrecks -- FictionDetective and mystery storiesChildren's fictionShipwrecks, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionFamily life, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2