Catalog Search Results
Language
English
Description
Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this new version introduces young readers to a Boxcar Children classic." --
Author
Series
Boxcar children great adventures volume 1
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
After finding a statue in an old trunk, the children travel across the country with the statue and six mysterious boxes in an attempt to make sure the treasures all stay where they belong.
Author
Series
Boxcar children great adventures volume 3
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The Alden siblings continue their mission to return lost artifacts around the world by visiting the Great Wall of China and an elephant reserve in Thailand, among other sites, but halfway around the world trouble seems closer than ever.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 135
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Aldens are at Wildcat Crossing, a recreated frontier town full of cowboy fun. But when horses disappear and other pranks threaten to ruin the Wild West show, the Boxcar Children must find out who's the varmint causing all the trouble"--
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume Prequel
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the year before they become the orphans known as the Boxcar children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden live with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm, where, although times are hard, they take in a family who has been stranded in their car during a blizzard.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
From the worldwide best-selling children's book series, the next chapter of The Boxcar Children is here! Copy these links into your browser to access free activities and trivia with Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny! http://chilp.it/2c86803 and http://chilp.it/db3260b
13) The Boxcar Children Collection, Volume 1: The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, Yellow House Mystery
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The Boxcar Children: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Can they find a home where they can stay together as a family?
Surprise Island: The Aldens spend the summer on their own private island. There they meet a new friend with an amazing secret!
The Yellow House Mystery: Years ago, a man vanished from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Three complete stories in one collection! This volume...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The Alden children have a home with their grandfather now, but their adventures are just beginning! The first surprise comes when they learn they'll be spending the summer on their private island. A kind stranger who lives there is always happy to help the children out, but does this new friend have a secret?
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
“The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede”: The Boxcar Children visit Canada to see one of the country's greatest celebrations! Can they catch a jewelry thief at the same time?
“The Sleepy Hollow Mystery”: The Aldens visit the spooky town of Sleepy Hollow, where someone-or something-is scaring visitors. Could the legendary headless horseman be real?
“The Legend of the Irish Castle”: On their first night in Ireland, the Boxcar Children see...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
“The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar”: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar... with their dog, Watch, in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch. Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
“The Pumpkin Head Mystery”: Every fall at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides. Best of all, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny get to dress up in costumes and help with the fun. But something is haunting the farm... a mysterious ghost with a glowing pumpkin head!
“The Cupcake Caper”: People line up around the block to buy Mama Tova's cupcakes. But who could be trying to steal her secret recipe? The Aldens follow...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
“The Mystery at the Crooked House”: When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens' housekeeper, learns that she cannot afford to keep her childhood home, the Crooked House, the Aldens want to help. For years, there has been an unsolved riddle about the house, and solving it could lead to a treasure! Will the treasure save the Crooked House? Can the Boxcar Children find it in time?
“The Hockey Mystery”: The Aldens' favorite hockey star, Kevin Reynolds, is...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
“The Ghost in the First Row”: A dusty old theater that was shut up for years is coming to life again, and the Aldens are there for opening night! They're excited to help out backstage with a brand-new mystery play. But the Trap-Door Theater has mysteries of its own-with rumors of ghosts, disappearing props, and even a haunted seat! What secrets lie behind the scenes?
“The Box That Watch Found”: One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch,...
Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Main Library Alliance members might be available in other libraries across New Jersey. You can search JerseyCat and place a request for the item to be sent to your library.
If your library doesn't permit JerseyCat requests or the item can't be found, you can also contact your library for assistance.Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request