Cover of The Return of the Graveyard Ghost

The Return of the Graveyard Ghost

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Illustrated by VanArsdale, Anthony, illustrator

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

During a wild storm, the Alden siblings explore Greenfield Cemetery and stumble upon a curious local legend about leaving gifts to avoid bad luck. Skeptical of ghosts, they set out to uncover the true story behind this mysterious custom. Their adventure blends mystery and family teamwork in a spooky setting.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventure

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 Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780807569368
Pages
103
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,473
Lexile
580L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boxcar children (Fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersJuvenile fictionFictionCemeteriesGhost storiesMystery fictionBoxcar children (Fictional characters)SiblingsGhostsOrphansMystery and detective storiesBrothers and sisterChildren's fictionGhosts, fictionCemeteries, fictionOrphans, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar4