The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 1 of the Boxcar Children series
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden take care of one another. They have no parents, no other family-except for a grandfather they don't care to see-and no home . . . until the night they find the boxcar. Old, rusty, lonely, and abandoned in the woods, it's the perfect home for four brave children on their own.
Through hard work and courage, the Aldens begin to build a life full of fun and adventure. But when they're faced with a problem they can't solve themselves, they're forced to look for adult help-and will find it in the most unlikely ally.
The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Jilly Bond
Part 1 of the Boxcar Children series
Four orphaned siblings, determined to stay together as a family, decide to inhabit an abandoned boxcar and turn it into their new home in the woods. When one of the siblings falls ill, the others go out to seek a doctor to save their sister. Meanwhile, their wealthy grandfather has offered a sizable reward to anyone who has information about his grandchildren, hoping that they can all be reunited once more. As the children continue to evade being found out, will they ever know peace?
Surprise Island
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 2 of the Boxcar Children series
Summer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge.
Yellow House Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 3 of the Boxcar Children series
Years ago, a man vanished from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery!
The Boxcar Children Series was created by Gertrude Chandler Warner, a teacher, when she realized that there were few, if any, books for children that were both easy and fun to read. She drew on her own experiences in writing the mysteries. As a child, she had spent hours watching trains near her home, and often dreamed about what it would be like to live in a caboose or freight car. In each story, she chose a special setting and introduced unpredictable, unusual or eccentric characters, to help highlight the Aldens' independence and resourcefulness. Miss Warner lived in Putnam, Massachusetts until her death in 1979.
Mystery Ranch
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 4 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens visit their mysterious Aunt Jane at her run-down ranch and make a surprising discovery!
Mike's Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 5 of the Boxcar Children series
The Alden children are visiting Aunt Jane when a nearby house burns down. Their friend Mike is blamed for starting the fire! Can the Aldens help find the real criminal?
Blue Bay Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 6 of the Boxcar Children series
¡En tus marcas! Prepárate para correr a toda velocidad, saltar y lanzar junto con los competidores más aguerridos de la historia del atletismo. Descubre estadísticas impresionantes, regresos electrizantes y atletas que derribaron las barreras.
On your mark! Get ready to sprint, jump, and throw alongside the fiercest competitors in track and field history. Discover amazing stats, thrilling comebacks, and athletes who shattered barriers.
The Woodshed Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 7 of the Boxcar Children series
The Alden children are staying at the New England farmhouse where their grandfather grew up. There are many stories and legends about the old farm, and there's a woodshed near the house that holds a surprising secret... a secret that dates all the way back to the Revolutionary War!
The Lighthouse Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 8 of the Boxcar Children series
Renting a lighthouse is unusual, but even more so is an unfriendly boy's peculiar behavior.
Mountain Top Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 9 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens climb a mountain and find a mystery! The hike up Old Flat Top was only supposed to take a day, but a dangerous rockslide changes everything to reveal a hidden cave that just may hold a legendary treasure!
Schoolhouse Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 10 of the Boxcar Children series
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny once lived on their own in a boxcar... The Boxcar Children are spending the summer in a tiny, quiet New England fishing village. The little schoolhouse doesn't have a proper teacher, so the Aldens are teaching! There's also a very old library where nobody ever goes--nobody, that is, except for a mysterious stranger. For such a small town, Port Elizabeth has a lot of secrets! Look for more Boxcar Children adventures in this exciting series.
Caboose Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 11 of the Boxcar Children series
When the Aldens spend the summer riding on a train, they get to live in a train car once again - this time, they're staying in Caboose No. 777. The number is hard to forget, and indeed, the children meet people at each stop who seem to know it well. It turns out Caboose No. 777 has an unusual past - one that comes with its very own mystery!
Houseboat Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 12 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are spending the summer traveling on a houseboat! Throughout their journey, the children have the feeling that theyre being watched. Someone is watching them and the thing that he wants is somewhere on their boat! Hell stop at nothing to get it and its up to the Boxcar Children to figure out why!
Snowbound Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 13 of the Boxcar Children series
Its an unusual winter vacation for the Alden family when a huge snowstorm traps them in the woods! Luckily, the log cabin where theyre staying is cozy only there are strange noises in the night and a mysterious code carved into the closet door. The rescue is a long wait for the Boxcar Children, but the cabin is full of secrets.
Tree House Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 14 of the Boxcar Children series
The Alden children are helping their neighbors build a tree house. From the tree house, the children discover they can see into the attic of the house next door... and they notice a window that not even their neighbors know about! Does the old house have a secret?
Bicycle Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 15 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are making the journey to their Aunt Janes house on an overnight bicycle trip. But on their first night, the children are caught in a rainstorm and have to take shelter in an old abandoned house, when a most unusual mystery a lost dog finds them!
Mystery in the Sand
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 16 of the Boxcar Children series
The Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?
Mystery Behind the Wall
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 17 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens have found a mystery under their very own roof! When the children found an old journal behind the closet wall in the guest room, they never dreamed it would lead them on a search for valuable coins. What happened to the girl who wrote the journal and what is she trying to tell them?
Bus Station Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 18 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are bound for the Science and Hobby Fair, but when a bad storm hits, theyre forced to stay in the bus station. Before they know it, the Boxcar Children are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a bus station manager who knows more than anyone suspects...
Benny Uncovers a Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 19 of the Boxcar Children series
Benny figures out some puzzling events in a department store.
The Haunted Cabin Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 20 of the Boxcar Children series
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny take a trip down the Mississippi River in a paddle-wheel boat and stay in a haunted cabin! At least it seems haunted - there are spooky phone calls, flickering lights, and strange shadows. Are there really ghosts, or is someone trying to scare the Boxcar Children away?
The Deserted Library Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 21 of the Boxcar Children series
The children try to clean up and old library so it can receive landmark status, but someone else tries to stop them.
The Animal Shelter Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 22 of the Boxcar Children series
When a calico cat appears at Grandfather's, the children look for the founder of the town's animal shelter.
The Old Motel Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 23 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children offer to help Aunt Jane's friend, Kay, fix up her run-down motel.
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 24 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens find a mysterious painting hidden in the attic. The children learn that it is a portrait of their grandmother, whom they never knew; wearing the necklace Grandfather gave her when they were married. The necklace disappeared on their first anniversary, and was never found. Can the Boxcar Children track down a necklace missing for so many years?
The Amusement Park Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 25 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are going to visit their cousins Joe and Alice. To the children's delight, Joe and Alice live near a wonderful amusement park. The park holds everything the Boxcar Children could ask for: a beautiful merry-go-round, lots of ride and games, all the cotton candy they can eat, AND a mystery!
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 26 of the Boxcar Children series
The zoo is wonderful! It has seals and giraffes and elephants and tigers, and Benny's favorite, a little monkey named Amos. It also has a mystery. Someone is mixing up signs, switching off electricity, and endangering the animals' lives. If the Boxcar Children want to save the animals, they'll have to solve the mystery and fast!
The Camp-Out Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 27 of the Boxcar Children series
Grandfather is taking the Aldens on a camping trip. The children enjoy the camp-out; setting up the tent, hiking in the woods, and especially making delicious food over the campfire. But some strange things begin to happen. Loud music plays in the middle of the night. Their lantern disappears. And then they receive a frightening not. It looks like the Boxcar Children have yet another mystery to solve!
The Mystery Girl
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 28 of the Boxcar Children series
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?
The Mystery Cruise
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 29 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are on a cruise in the Caribbean! No sooner has the cruise begun than things start to go wrong. The ships radio breaks. It appears someone has fallen overboard but it turns out to be a false alarm. And then theres engine trouble! Is someone deliberately tampering with the ship? Its a mystery good thing the Boxcar Children are on board!
The Disappearing Friend Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 30 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children decide to raise money to help the Greenfield hospital. At Beths suggestion, they form a service called The Boxcar Helpers to babysit, wash cars, mow lawns, and care for pets. But Beth keeps disappearing. And then other things start to go wrong. Is someone trying to put them out of business?
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 31 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are excited because their cousins are moving to Greenfield. They decide to fix up the house that cousins Joe and Alice have bought. Theres just one problem: it seems to be haunted by a ghost that sings! Is someone trying to keep Joe and Alice from moving in?
The Mystery in the Snow
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 32 of the Boxcar Children series
The lodge is having its annual winter carnival, and the Boxcar Children sign up to compete in events like skiing, skating, sledding, and building snow and ice sculptures. But no sooner has the competition begun than the children have a mystery to solve!
The Pizza Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 33 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are helping out at a pizzeria. The pizzeria is run by their old friends the Piccolos, whove been having lots of troubles keeping their business going. Working at the little restaurant is so much fun, but the children wonder . . . is someone deliberately trying to shut down Piccolos Pizzeria?
The Mystery Horse
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 34 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are spending their vacation on a farm. They learn to do everything from milking cows and making homemade jam to raising a barn. Then one day they spot a beautiful horse locked up in a stable. Who is the mystery horse? And why is it hidden?
The Mystery at the Dog Show
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 35 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are going to a dog show. They meet all kinds of dogs, from a spotted Dalmatian to a big, hairy sheepdog. But then strange things start happening at the dog show, and no one knows why. Can the children solve the mystery and save the day?
The Castle Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 36 of the Boxcar Children series
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are going to visit a castle! Built long ago, the castle is now being turned into a museum. As the Boxcar Children help to restore it, they see mysterious lights and hear strange music. Faces appear in windows and then disappear. Can the children solve the mystery hidden within the castles walls?
The Mystery of the Lost Village
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 37 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children learn lots of interesting things about the Navajos but best of all is a legend about an ancient Native American village that once existed nearby. Curious, the children begin digging there and uncover some valuable artifacts. But it seems someone wants the village to stay buried!
The Mystery of the Purple Pool
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 38 of the Boxcar Children series
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and they’re going on an exciting trip to New York City! The children have a great time visiting the Empire State Building and ice skating at Rockefeller Center. But they discover something very strange at the hotel swimming pool: Someone has dyed the water bright purple! Who would do that? And why?
The Ghost Ship Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 39 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are spending time in a New England fishing village. They learn of an old legend about a ship that sank just off the coast. No one knows what really happened to the ship, and the townspeople say it reappears on dark, stormy nights. Can the children find out the truth about the ghost ship?
The Canoe Trip Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 40 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children are going on a canoe trip with Grandfather and Aunt Jane. They enjoy paddling across the sparkling lake and camping under the stars. But their trip really gets interesting when they find a mysterious riddle leading them to hidden treasure!
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 41 of the Boxcar Children series
The children are attending Camp Coral, where they learn about the ocean and all the things in it coral, fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures. They find a beautiful hidden beach, but then learn that it holds a terrible secret. Once again, the Boxcar Children must come to the rescue!
The Mystery of the Missing Cat
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 42 of the Boxcar Children series
When the Aldens hear that Mr. Woods cat, Spotzie, is missing, they immediately help out by putting up LOST CAT posters and going door-to-door with a photograph of the cat. But along the way they meet some strange characters, receive frightening phone calls, and even find a cat that looks just like Spotzie but is it? It seems that the more they search, the more mysterious the mystery becomes!
The Mystery on Stage
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 43 of the Boxcar Children series
The Boxcar Children have a chance to be in a real play The Wizard of Oz! Jessie is chosen for the Cowardly Lion. Benny will play a Munchkin. Even Watch has a part and all the Aldens are helping with the show. Then mysterious things begin to happen. Someone makes a threatening phone call and a costume is destroyed. Maybe the show won't go on unless the Boxcar Children can solve the mystery before opening night!
The Dinosaur Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Tim Gregory
Part 44 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens must find the missing bones and solve the mystery before an exhibit is scheduled to open - or there might not be a dinosaur exhibit at all.
The Mystery of the Stolen Music
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 45 of the Boxcar Children series
An orchestra is coming to town! The children are excited to hear the orchestra play, to meet the musicians, and to learn how to make their own instruments. The orchestra is also displaying a very valuable, old piece of music. But when it mysteriously disappears, it's up to the Boxcar Children to find it!
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 46 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are helping out at their favorite ice cream store in town, the Shoppe. When very strange things begin to happen, the Shoppe is in danger of losing its customers and going out of business. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery and save the Shoppe before it’s too late?
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 47 of the Boxcar Children series
The Aldens are so excited when they get to meet other ballonists, learn how hot air balloons work, and even help the crew launch a balloon. Then, things start to go wrong. Someone is trying to ruin the rally, and the Boxcar Children might not get the chance to ride in a hot air balloon after all - unless they solve the mystery in time.
