Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set, Paperback

Synopsis

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!

This boxed set includes the following titles:

Meet the Boxcar Children: When four orphaned children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!

Surprise Island Adventure: As the Alden children explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to a new friend—than meets the eye.

Secret of the Yellow House: A long-lost clue leads the Alden children to a mysterious old house while on summer vacation.

Mystery at the Old Ranch: The Alden children make a discovery that leads them to investigate a mystery involving their family ranch.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Boxcar Children: With more than 80 million books sold worldwide, and beloved by generations, the Boxcar Children belongs on every family and classroom bookshelf. What started as a single story about four orphaned siblings is now a whole program, delighting young readers eager for mystery and adventure.

About the Author

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.

About the Illustrator

Shane Clester is a dedicated, passionate, and trusted illustrator largely focused on children’s books. He has been fortunate to work with great people on great properties such as Sesame Street, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Illumination, and Nickelodeon, among others. Shane is also the lucky father to two amazing kids who inspire and motivate him every day.