Cover of The Mystery of the Lost Mine

The Mystery of the Lost Mine

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

Join the Alden siblings as they journey to Arizona, uncovering secrets about a legendary gold mine. When a prospector disappears, they race to solve the mystery and find him before the treasure is lost forever. Adventure and teamwork lead the way in this exciting tale of discovery and daring!

Representation & Themes

AdventureMysteryFamilyGold mines and miningOrphansArizona

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
0807554286
Pages
121
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,681

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Gold mines and mining -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Arizona -- Fiction.FictionGold mines and miningDetective and mystery storiesBrothers and sistersMystery and detective storiesOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Juvenile fictionChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionFamily life, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Arizona, fictionSiblings, fictionGold mines and mining, fiction

Places

Arizona