Cover of The Mystery in San Francisco

The Mystery in San Francisco

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings lend a hand on a fishing boat in San Francisco Bay, they discover the nets have been mysteriously damaged. Determined to find out who is behind the sabotage, they embark on an exciting detective adventure. Along the way, they explore the bustling city and work together to solve the puzzling mystery.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyMysteryAdventureFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807554340
Pages
119
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,621

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel -- Fiction.FictionBrothers and sistersOrphansMystery and detective storiesDescription and travelBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Juvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesFishing storiesTravelBoxcar children (Fictional characters)Mystery fictionSiblingsFishingChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionSan francisco (calif.), fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fiction

Places

San Francisco (Calif.)