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 Mystery of the Mummy's Curse”: The Greenfield Museum is holding a special exhibit all about ancient Egypt, and the main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy! But ever since the mummy arrived, nothing's gone right for the museum or its workers. Could the spooky sarcophagus be behind all the bad luck? “The Mystery of the Star Ruby”: The Boxcar Children have entered the Ruby Hollow Gem Mine's annual gem-hunting competition. With a little...

“The Disappearing Staircase Mystery”: The Aldens are helping restore an old estate. The house is bursting with the collections of its mysterious and eccentric former owner. As the children explore, they come across hidden rooms, secret passageways, and strange noises coming from the walls. What's the secret of the Bugbee House? “The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain”: The Aldens are helping to map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. As they travel...

“The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar”: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar... with their dog, Watch, in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch. Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important...

“The Sword of the Silver Knight”: A Medieval Fair has come to town, and the Aldens get grandfather's permission to volunteer their time. Benny becomes a page to the Silver Knight, a top suspect when the valuable antique sword used in the fair goes missing. “The Game Store Mystery”: When a new store called the Game Spot opens in their town, the Aldens are thrilled. But it's not fun and games when the other stores at Crossroads mall are robbed....

“The Growling Bear Mystery”: The Aldens love exploring the many hiking trails around Yellowstone, especially Lost Cabin Trail. But suddenly, the trail is closed because of bear activity, and then the map disappears! Could someone be trying to keep the Aldens away from the trail? It's a mystery-and the Boxcar Children are going to solve it! “The Mystery of the Lake Monster”: When the Aldens arrive at Lake Lucille, they're excited to explore...

“Monkey Trouble”: It's spring, and all the baby animals are being born-a perfect time to visit the zoo. The Aldens and their friends are taking pictures there for a photo contest. But when cameras go missing and a girl is accused of cheating, the Boxcar Children must find out just who is monkeying with the contest! “The Zombie Project”: While staying at the Winding River Lodge, the Aldens hear an old legend about a zombie who lives in the...

“The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle”: Spooky gargoyles are peering into windows all over town! The Boxcar Children know gargoyles are just statues... but what is going on? “The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol”: The Boxcar Children don't want to miss the chance to meet Madlynn Rose, their favorite pop star. But it turns out she is the one who's missing! “The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones”: The Boxcar Children are trying to track...

“The Ghost in the First Row”: A dusty old theater that was shut up for years is coming to life again, and the Aldens are there for opening night! They're excited to help out backstage with a brand-new mystery play. But the Trap-Door Theater has mysteries of its own-with rumors of ghosts, disappearing props, and even a haunted seat! What secrets lie behind the scenes? “The Box That Watch Found”: One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch,...

The Mystery at the Alamo: The Aldens are visiting the Alamo with their grandfather. They arrive at the Alamo to find that a movie is being made there - and they are going to be in it. But then things start to go wrong on the movie set, and a priceless ring from the Alamo Museum disappears. Are the two things connected? It is up to the Boxcar Children to solve this new puzzle! The Outer Space Mystery:The Boxcar Children are going to college! That...