Cover of The Mystery of the Screech Owl

The Mystery of the Screech Owl

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When the Alden family visits Broken Moon Pond, where their grandfather once spent summers, they find themselves surrounded by enchanting woods and unexpected mysteries. Strange events, like a boat moving on its own, make them question if the pond hides a ghostly secret. Together, the children set out to uncover the truth behind the spooky tales and enjoy their adventure.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventureBrothers and SistersOrphansNature

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
0807554820
Pages
117
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,791

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Orphans -- Fiction.Camps -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Québec (Province) -- Fiction.Canada -- Fiction.FictionBrothers and sistersOrphansBrothers and sisters in fictionCamps in fictionCanada in fictionOrphans in fictionCampsMystery and detective storiesChildren's fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionOrphans, fictionCamps, fictionQuebec (province), fictionCanada, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:BoxcarSSSiblings, fiction

Places

CanadaQuébec (Province)