Cover of The Mystery of the Hidden Painting

The Mystery of the Hidden Painting

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 children stumble upon an old painting of their grandmother wearing a lost necklace, their curiosity sparks an exciting quest. Together, they follow clues and face puzzles that bring them closer to uncovering family secrets. Will their teamwork and determination help them find the missing treasure?

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventureSibling Relationships

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
0807553794
Pages
117
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,953

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionGrandfathers -- FictionMystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionFictionOrphansBrothers and sistersBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)GrandfathersFamiliesFamilyDetective and mystery storiesPolitical corruptionTrials (Political crimes and offenses)Children's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionLarge type booksseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2Siblings, fictionFamily, fictionGrandparents, fiction