Cover of The Midnight Mystery

The Midnight Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by Hodges Soileau

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 strange troubles arise at the Invention Convention, a group of young detectives team up to uncover the truth. Join their exciting adventure as they solve puzzles and reveal secrets under the cover of night. Perfect for young readers who love a good mystery!

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFriendshipJuvenile Fiction

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
080755538X
Pages
128
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Published
July 2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,364

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesJuvenile FictionJuvenile MysteriesChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Grades 4-6OrphansBrothers and sistersFictionInventorsInventionsClocks and watchesMystery and detective storiesNight, fictionChildren's fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fictionOrphans, fictionInventions, fictionClocks and watches, fiction