Cover of The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo

The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo

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

When strange mix-ups start happening at the zoo, the Alden siblings jump in to uncover the mystery. Together, they work to protect their grandfather's friend's zoo from troublemakers and the town council's plans. Adventure and teamwork lead the way in their exciting investigation!

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipAdventureMystery

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
0807553867
Pages
132
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,249

Genres

JUVENILE FICTION

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fictionOrphans -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionZoos -- FictionGrandfathers -- FictionMystery and detective storiesFictionJuvenile fictionOrphansBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersZoosGrandfathersFamiliesFamilyDetective and mystery storiesChildren's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar2Family, fictionSiblings, fiction