Books by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Gertrude Chandler Warner was an American author best known for creating the much-loved *Boxcar Children* series, a cornerstone of early chapter books that has captivated generations of young readers. Her clear, engaging storytelling and gentle sense of adventure helped introduce children to the joys of reading independently, while her focus on family, resourcefulness and kindness continues to resonate today.

Originally a teacher, Warner brought her understanding of how children learn into her writing, crafting stories that are accessible yet rich in imagination. Her enduring legacy lies in the comforting worlds she built - tales of curiosity, cooperation and courage that remain as appealing in modern classrooms and family bookshelves as they were when first published.

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  • Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set 1

    Random House USA Inc Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set 1

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £16.99

  • The Garden Thief

    Random House Children's Books The Garden Thief

    2 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book

    Random House USA Inc The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • Surprise Island Adventure

    Random House USA Inc Surprise Island Adventure

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Alden children were searching for a home ? and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series?adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader?is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather''s island! Joe, the island''s friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island?and to their new friend?than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s Surprise Island chapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

    2 in stock

    £5.69

  • The Candy Factory Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Candy Factory Mystery

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help. What could be more fun than spending their days making candy? But working in the factory isnât as sweet as they expected. Workers are quitting, machinery is breaking down, and mysterious threatening messages are appearing on the candy hearts. It looks like someone is sabotaging Mrs. Winklesâs candy!

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Mystery at the Lighthouse

    Random House USA Inc Mystery at the Lighthouse

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Meet the Boxcar Children

    Random House USA Inc Meet the Boxcar Children

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Alden children were searching for a home?and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader?is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They''re orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home?and become the Boxcar Children!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

    1 in stock

    £5.69

  • Secret of the Yellow House

    Random House USA Inc Secret of the Yellow House

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Alden children were searching for a home?and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family?s private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. Many years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. With a bit of sleuthing, the Aldens find a clue to the mystery! Can they uncover the truth of what happened so long ago? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s The Yellow House Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury

    Random House USA Inc The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £93.75

  • Curse of the Mummy

    Random House USA Inc Curse of the Mummy

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • The Pizza Problem

    Random House USA Inc The Pizza Problem

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • The CampOut Mystery 27 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The CampOut Mystery 27 Boxcar Children

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.31

  • Mikes Mystery  The Boxcar Children 5

    Random House Children's Books Mikes Mystery The Boxcar Children 5

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a suspicious house fire in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Aldens head back to Mystery Ranch for another summer! They are thrilled to learn their friend Mike has moved to Yellow Sands—a new town nearby. But when a house fire breaks out and Mike is blamed for starting it, the Aldens must find the real culprit to help their friend.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.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Mystery of the Lake Monster

    Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Lake Monster

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Random House USA Inc The Pizza Problem

    £18.01

  • The Mystery in the Snow

    Random House Children's Books The Mystery in the Snow

    Book SynopsisThe winter carnival is underway at Snow Haven Lodge! The Boxcar Children are competing in several events, like skiing and snow sculpture building. But when skis go missing and snow sculptures are smashed, it seems someone might be trying to ruin the competition. Will the Aldens find the culprit?

    £8.33

  • Snowbound Mystery 13 Boxcar Children Mysteries

    Random House Children's Books Snowbound Mystery 13 Boxcar Children Mysteries

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of their snowbound cabin in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A sudden snowstorm traps the Aldens in a mountain cabin! The cabin is cozy, but the children hear strange noises at night and find a coded message carved into the closet door. Can the children crack the code and solve their snowbound mystery?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.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Tree House Mystery

    Random House Children's Books Tree House Mystery

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a secret window in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A family moves into the house next door! The Boxcar Children decide to make friends with their new neighbors by building a tree house with them. In the process, they notice a window in their neighbor''s house that nobody knows about. Does the old home have a secret?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.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children No 3

    Random House Children's Books The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children No 3

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.16

  • The Pumpkin Head Mystery

    Random House USA Inc The Pumpkin Head Mystery

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.24

  • Blue Bay Mystery

    Random House Children's Books Blue Bay Mystery

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens find a castaway on a South Sea island. How did he get there and who is he?

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • LEGARE STREET PR Star Stories for Little Folks

    15 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    15 in stock

    £22.75

  • LEGARE STREET PR Star Stories for Little Folks

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.09

  • Creative Media Partners, LLC The BoxCar Children

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £14.09

  • Creative Media Partners, LLC The House of Delight

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £13.22

  • Yesterday's Classics Star Stories for Little Folks (Yesterday's Classics)

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £14.11

  • Random House USA Inc Curse of the Mummy

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £18.01

  • The Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They''re orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!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.

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 912

    Albert Whitman & Company The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 912

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin the Boxcar Children as they continue to solve cases and make new friends in 4 more volumes from the original series. Follow Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden as they embark on new adventures and solve mysteries!This set includes paperback editions of Mountain Top Mystery Schoolhouse Mystery Caboose Mystery Houseboat Mystery

    4 in stock

    £23.39

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 14

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 14

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £21.60

  • The Mystery of the Mummys Curse

    Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Mummys Curse

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens help the Greenfield Museum set up a new exhibit about ancient Egypt! The main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. But when it arrives, one thing after another goes wrong for the museum. Has it been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?

    10 in stock

    £8.24

  • Secret of the Yellow House

    Random House USA Inc Secret of the Yellow House

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £17.52

  • The Detour of the Elephants 3 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The Detour of the Elephants 3 Boxcar Children

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locationsâall around the world! The Aldens follow a clue to Beijing, China, where they uncover their next missionâto return a mysterious clay artifact to its rightful owner. Their journey leads them to a scenic section of the Great Wall, but a thief threatens to ruin their trip and endanger their precious cargo. The Aldens' next clue brings them to an elephant reserve in Thailand, but when their contact acts suspiciously, they worry someone close to them may be working for the other side. Who can the Aldens trust to help them return the remaining artifacts to their rightful owners?

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Myth of the Rain Forest Monster

    Random House Children's Books Myth of the Rain Forest Monster

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens are joining Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In the last leg of the journey, the children travel to the Amazon Rain Forest. They love learning about all the different plants and animals they have never seen before. But is there really a creature in the forest that hasn't yet been discovered?

    5 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 1316

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 1316

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #13, Snowbound Mystery; #14, Tree House Mystery; #15, Bicycle Mystery; and #16, Mystery in the Sand are offered together in a cardboard case.

    2 in stock

    £19.95

  • Mystery Ranch

    Random House Children's Books Mystery Ranch

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.18

  • The Legend of the Irish Castle

    Random House Children's Books The Legend of the Irish Castle

    5 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Mystery of the Hidden Elves 2 The Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books Mystery of the Hidden Elves 2 The Boxcar Children

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children travel to Iceland to look into stories of mischievous elves causing trouble. The legends of huldufolk, or hidden people, go back a long way in the country, but are elves really the cause of the problems, or is there a more natural explanation for the strange events on the island?â

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Lighthouse Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Lighthouse Mystery

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Chapter Books Blue Bay Mystery

    4 in stock

    4 in stock

    £27.38

  • Mystery Ranch

    Random House Children's Books Mystery Ranch

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • Mystery at the Old Ranch

    Random House USA Inc Mystery at the Old Ranch

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Alden children were searching for a home?and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they spend a summer on their aunt''s ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt''s ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but there are some unusual things happening behind the scenes. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery.Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s Mystery Ranch chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

    3 in stock

    £6.93

  • The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll 2 Boxcar Children

    Albert Whitman & Company The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll 2 Boxcar Children

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locationsâall around the world! The Aldens arrive in Egypt but the agent they're supposed to meet has gone missing! With the help of a puzzle in a papyrus scroll, they figure out their next missionâto deliver a tiny ancient pharaoh statue to an archaeologist at the Pyramids! Along the way they outwit a thief who tries to steal all the treasures. Their next mission is to England, to return one of the crown jewels of Stonehenge. But someone is following them! Could it be someone from the powerful Argent family, ruthless antique collectors and bitter rivals of the Silvertons?

    10 in stock

    £8.16

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 112

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 112

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £60.00

  • Mountain Top Mystery

    Random House Children's Books Mountain Top Mystery

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a hidden cave in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn''t all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary treasure!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.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Meet the Boxcar Children

    Random House USA Inc Meet the Boxcar Children

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.00

  • The Great Turkey Heist

    Random House USA Inc The Great Turkey Heist

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Random House Children's Books The Shackleton Sabotage

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    5 in stock

    £8.55

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