Cover of The Hurricane Mystery

The Hurricane Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings travel to South Carolina, they uncover clues about a pirate ancestor and embark on an exciting quest to find hidden treasure. As a fierce storm approaches, they race against time and a mysterious rival to solve the mystery before the hurricane strikes. Adventure and bravery guide their journey on the island shores.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAdventureMysteryBrothers and SistersBuried TreasureIslands

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
0807534374
Pages
118
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,397
Lexile
580L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Buried treasure -- Fiction.Islands -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Sullivan's Island (S.C. : Island) -- Fiction.Charleston (S.C.) -- Fiction.FictionBrothers and sistersBuried treasureOrphansIslandsMystery and detective storiesDetective and mystery storiesJuvenile fictionTreasure trovesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fictionBuried treasure, fictionIslands, fictionCharleston (s.c.), fictionTours

Places

Charleston (S.C.)Sullivan's Island (S.C. : Island)