Gertrude Chandler Warner

First published in 1924, "The Box-Car Children" is the beloved children's classic by American grade school teacher and author, Gertrude Chandler Warner. It is the story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, and their adventures living in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children are having fun while living in the boxcar at first, though several adults in the community are aware of their situation and are keeping an eye...

The Boxcar Children love exploring the train, watching the beautiful scenery from the observation car, and eating in the dining car. But the train ride gets really interesting when they meet a young woman who has had something very valuable stolen from her. Can the Aldens solve the mystery before the train pulls into the last stop?

The Aldens visit Ireland and stay in a beautiful castle that's now a hotel! But the caretaker seems very superstitious, and at night they see a mysterious figure who walks the halls carrying a lantern. Could it be one of the banshees of ancient legend? The Boxcar Children must discover the secret that Duncarraig castle is hiding!

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!

The Alden children are searching for a rare comic book of their favorite superhero, Captain Fantastic. They finally find the comic and something else, too--a strange note inside, signed by the comics creator. The Aldens realize the note is a fake.

The Aldens agree to help Grandfather's friend fix up Skeleton Point, an old mansion. Skeleton Point is filled with old skeletons belonging to its former owner, and townspeople have seen the skeletons walking through the house.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are working in a general store, to help out a friend of Aunt Janes. It seems to the children that the young girl who works in the store is behaving very strangely. She seems nervous and wont answer any questions about her past. Then a strange man comes to the store asking about her. What secret is the mystery girl hiding?

One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch, comes across a mysterious box with a note inside. 'Congratulations!' the note says. 'You've found it!' The box is part of a fun new treasure-hunting game.

Someone has stolen jewelry from an antique store, and now Bennys cereal box is missing!