Start a child's reading journey with this boxed set of the first 12 books in The Boxcar Children® Mysteries series, plus an exclusive bookmark and sticker sheet! Since 1942, generations of readers have delighted in the adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden—The Boxcar Children®. Resourceful, optimistic, and independent, these four orphaned siblings work together to help each other and their community. Invite your young reader to discover Greenfield and beyond with the first 12 stories in the series, written by author and educator Gertrude Chandler Warner. Featuring wholesome, family-friendly themes and varied locations, every mystery encourages kids to imagine, explore, and grow.

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a mystery while vacationing on a houseboat in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Aldens spend their summer traveling in a houseboat! But when a black car shows up at every place they dock, the children begin to think someone is after something on the boat. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what the pursuer could be after? What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

For use in schools and libraries only. The four Alden children try to discover who is stealing eggs from Mr. Beas's woodshed.

This ultimate Boxcar Children collection includes the original 19 titles, written by Gertrude Chandler Warner, that launched the international bestselling series. Now up to more than 145 adventures, the series follows Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden as they investigate a variety of mysterious circumstances and reach out to lend a helping hand wherever possible! This 20-book set includes the paperback editions of books 1 through 19, an exclusive consumable activity book with quizzes, puzzles, crafts, and games, a real magnifying glass, and a sticker sheet. Packaged in a deluxe keepsake case with magnetic door closures and a drawer for storing top secret clues and notes, this bookshelf can hold more than 50 Boxcar Children Mysteries. An essential starter set for new-to-chapter-book readers or the perfect gift for nostalgic superfans, this deluxe group of titles is sure to provide entertainment and delight for years to come. Includes: #1: The Boxcar Children #2: Surprise Island #3: The Yellow House Mystery #4: Mystery Ranch #5: Mike’s Mystery #6: Blue Bay Mystery #7: The Woodshed Mystery #8: The Lighthouse Mystery #9: Mountain Top Mystery #10: Schoolhouse Mystery #11: Caboose Mystery #12: Houseboat Mystery #13: Snowbound Mystery #14: Tree House Mystery #15: Bicycle Mystery #16: Mystery in the Sand #17: Mystery Behind the Wall #18: Bus Station Mystery #19: Benny Uncovers a Mystery • Deluxe keepsake case with magnetic door closures and drawer • Exclusive Boxcar Children activity book (128 pgs) • Magnifying glass • Sticker sheet

The Alden children discover a necklace that bears a striking resemblance to their grandmother's necklace, stolen on her first wedding anniversary

Start reading with the Boxcar Children! This set includes the first four books of Gertrude Chandler Warner's classic series, adapted for beginning readers--The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, The Yellow House Mystery, and Mystery Ranch.