Cover of The mystery in New York

The mystery in New York

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 visit bustling New York City, they quickly find themselves chasing clues to solve the theft of a precious diamond. Their adventure takes them through lively parks, crowded streets, and sparkling shops as they work together to uncover the truth. With plenty of suspects to choose from, can they catch the clever culprit before time runs out?

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Stealing Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
080755460X
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,153

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Stealing -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction.Detective and mystery storiesBrothers and sistersTheftStealingOrphansMystery and detective storiesFictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionNew york (n.y.), fictionOrphans, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionTheft, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarSSSiblings, fiction

Places

New York (N.Y.)