Cover of The mystery in Washington, D.C.

The mystery in Washington, D.C.

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

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

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About This Book

Four clever siblings explore famous landmarks in Washington, D.C., from the soaring Washington Monument to the fascinating Air and Space Museum. Their exciting adventure takes a twist when they notice strange things going missing and realize someone is watching them. Together, they use their wits to unravel a puzzling mystery right in the heart of the city.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAdventureMystery

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
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0807554103
Pages
110
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,663

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionMystery and detective storiesWashington (D.C.) -- FictionFictionJuvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersFamilyFamiliesChildren's fictionWashington (d.c.), fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarSSSiblings, fictionFamily, fiction

Places

Washington (D.C.)