Cover of The Mystery of the Black Raven

The Mystery of the Black Raven

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

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

During a lively reunion in Skagway, Alaska, the Alden family reconnects with the descendants of the Four Rock Miners, honoring a cherished tradition. When a treasured raven statue and scrapbook mysteriously disappear, the Aldens find themselves on an exciting hunt to uncover the truth behind the vanishings. Young readers will delight in this adventurous tale filled with clues and family history.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventureHistorical

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
0807529893
Pages
133
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,541

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Detective and mystery storiesBrothers and sistersJuvenile fictionMystery and detective storiesOrphansFictionBrothers and sisters in fictionOrphans in fictionAlaska in fictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionAlaska, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarSSSiblings, fiction

Places

Alaska