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School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 1—Chandler's original Boxcar Children novels have been abridged and simplified into early readers. In the first book, the four Alden children live in a boxcar until a kind doctor finds and helps them. He introduces the sleuthing siblings to their grandfather, with whom they go to live. Subsequent titles see the children working together to solve mysteries. Digitally drawn characters demonstrate a limited range of expression and diversity. The stories feel a bit like Boxcar Children CliffsNotes: they are condensed in a way that maintains the key plot points, but they lack the coziness of the originals. VERDICT Though these homages to Warner's old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.—Rachel Owens
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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.
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The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family's private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. Many years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. With a bit of sleuthing, the Aldens find a clue to the mystery! Can they uncover the truth of what happened so long ago? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's The Yellow House Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic. 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.
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Title Statement | Secret of the yellow house / based on the series by Gertrude Chandler Warner. |
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Series | Boxcar childrenStep into reading. Step 2, Reading with help |
Author | Warner, Gertrude Chandler, 1890-1979 |
Additional Contributors | Warner, Gertrude Chandler,1890-1979 |
Publication | New York: Random House,[2025]©2025 |
Extent of Item | 30 pages |
ISBN | 9780593906484 (library binding) |
Other Number | pr07905712 |
Audience & Ratings | Preschool-1. F&P: K. |
Summary | "Many years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. With a bit of sleuthing, the Aldens find a clue to the mystery! Can they uncover the truth of what happened so long ago?"-- |
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By Topic | Boxcar children (Fictitious characters)--Juvenile fiction |
Child detectives--Juvenile fiction | |
Islands--Juvenile fiction | |
Missing persons--Juvenile fiction--Investigation | |
Orphans--Juvenile fiction | |
Siblings--Juvenile fiction | |
By Genre | Readers (Primary) |