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Houseboat Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:1990-01-01
Pages:129
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

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 start

Our Review

Four siblings find their summer houseboat vacation turning into a high-stakes investigation when a mysterious black car begins tailing them at every stop. The Alden children must pool their observational skills and courage to uncover why they're being followed and what secret their floating home might conceal. This illustrated chapter book delivers exactly what young mystery lovers craveβ€”a plausible, escalating puzzle set against an unusual aquatic backdrop that makes every new docking location feel both adventurous and perilous.

Warner's straightforward prose and the children's self-reliant problem-solving create an empowering read for developing mystery fans who appreciate seeing young protagonists outsmart adults through teamwork and deduction. The houseboat setting provides fresh momentum compared to typical mystery locations, keeping the suspense afloat as the children navigate both waterways and clues. For readers who enjoy methodical investigations without supernatural elements, this delivers satisfying detective work that respects young intelligence while maintaining appropriate suspense.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction