The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Boxcar Children
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 the Alden children help tend a garden for a neighborhood restaurant, they discover the tomato plants mysteriously shifting places all on their own. As fruits and vegetables begin to disappear, the young detectives embark on a curious adventure to uncover the secret behind the moving plants. Their teamwork and keen observation skills turn a puzzling garden into an exciting mystery to solve.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780807555804
- Pages
- 115
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 15,875