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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  • Secret of the Yellow House

    Random House USA Inc Secret of the Yellow House

    1 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.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • The Mystery in the Snow

    Random House Children's Books The Mystery in the Snow

    4 in stock

    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?

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition

    Random House USA Inc The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate 100 years of the Boxcar Children with this premium hardcover gift edition of a beloved classic.Perfect for gift giving, this special unjacketed hardcover edition of the Boxcar Children is the ideal start to a beloved series. It includes bonus content about the books and the life of Gertrude Chandler Warner, including author photos, personal correspondences, and archival historical content. This edition of the chapter book makes a wonderful keepsake for classroom and family-read alouds and fans of all ages.The Alden children were searching for a home ? and found a life of adventure! 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. In this first book in the Boxcar Children series, the Alden children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, and decide to call it home! This illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • 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

  • Random House USA Inc The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £93.75

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 1316

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

    1 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.

    1 in stock

    £19.95

  • The Candy Factory Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Candy Factory Mystery

    2 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!

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Surprise Island Adventure

    Random House USA Inc Surprise Island Adventure

    1 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.

    1 in stock

    £5.69

  • The Pizza Problem

    Random House USA Inc The Pizza Problem

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • 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 Pumpkin Head Mystery

    Random House USA Inc The Pumpkin Head Mystery

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Mystery at the Old Ranch

    Random House USA Inc Mystery at the Old Ranch

    1 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.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Curse of the Mummy

    Random House USA Inc Curse of the Mummy

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon

    Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens are excited to attend a hot-air balloon rally! But after someone tries to ruin the event, the children might not get to ride in a balloon. Can they find the culprit?

    2 in stock

    £9.79

  • Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea

    Random House Children's Books Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children investigate what might be living in the deep trench off the coast of Puerto Rico. From manatees to mermaids to sea monsters, creatures of the sea have been attracting tourists to the area for years. But when a man on a nearby island goes missing, it's up to the Aldens to sort out fact from fiction.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Great Greenfield BakeOff

    Random House Children's Books The Great Greenfield BakeOff

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £10.22

  • The Secret of Bigfoot Valley 1 The Boxcar

    Random House Children's Books The Secret of Bigfoot Valley 1 The Boxcar

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens are spending their first week of summer at Camp Quest in Colorado. The children are excited to learn about fossil hunting and paleontology from renowned scientist Dr. Iris Perez. But strange events at the camp make them wonder if the legends of a bigfoot-like creature roaming the valley might be more fact than fiction. Can the Aldens help Dr. Iris figure out whoâor whatâis causing such a stir?

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Mystery of the Hidden Elves 2 The Boxcar Children

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

    5 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

    5 in stock

    £10.44

  • 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 Secret of Bigfoot Valley 1 The Boxcar

    Random House Children's Books The Secret of Bigfoot Valley 1 The Boxcar

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens are spending their first week of summer at Camp Quest in Colorado. The children are excited to learn about fossil hunting and paleontology from renowned scientist Dr. Iris Perez. But strange events at the camp make them wonder if the legends of a bigfoot-like creature roaming the valley might be more fact than fiction. Can the Aldens help Dr. Iris figure out whoâor whatâis causing such a stir?

    2 in stock

    £10.22

  • Mystery of the Hidden Elves 2 The Boxcar Children

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

    2 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

    2 in stock

    £10.22

  • Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea

    Random House Children's Books Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children investigate what might be living in the deep trench off the coast of Puerto Rico. From manatees to mermaids to sea monsters, creatures of the sea have been attracting tourists to the area for years. But when a man on a nearby island goes missing, it's up to the Aldens to sort out fact from fiction.

    2 in stock

    £10.22

  • The Great Greenfield BakeOff

    Random House Children's Books The Great Greenfield BakeOff

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisJessie and Benny are participating in the Great Greenfield Bake-Off, a local baking competition for kids. But ingredients get mixed up during the competition and then the power goes out. Is someone trying to put an end to the contest?

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Beekeeper Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Beekeeper Mystery

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Boxcar Children are helping harvest honey at a farm one of Grandfather's friends owns. They''re excited to learn about bees and eat fresh honey. But then several mishaps occuris someone trying to ruin the harvest?

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Race through WhiteWater Canyon

    Random House Children's Books Race through WhiteWater Canyon

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOn a rafting trip in the Pacific Northwest, the Aldens come across the story of a mysterious man who disappeared into the wilderness many years ago. Can you help the Aldens find out where the man went?and what happened to the treasure he took with him? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will make decisions that will help the Boxcar Children crack the case during their white-water adventure.

    1 in stock

    £10.22

  • 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

  • The Amusement Park Mystery

    Albert Whitman & Company The Amusement Park Mystery

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 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

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children

    10 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.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 58

    Albert Whitman & Company The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 58

    2 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 Mike's Mystery Blue Bay Mystery The Woodshed Mystery The Lighthouse Mystery

    2 in stock

    £23.39

  • Mystery Behind the Wall 17 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books Mystery Behind the Wall 17 Boxcar Children

    2 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 behind the wall in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.When the Boxcar Children find a mysterious journal hidden behind the wall of the guest room, it leads them on a search for a valuable coin collection. But what happened to the journal's owner, and what is she trying to tell them?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.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Surprise Island

    Albert Whitman & Company Surprise Island

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSummer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge.

    1 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

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

    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

  • Mystery at the Old Ranch

    Random House USA Inc Mystery at the Old Ranch

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £17.92

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 14

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

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £21.60

  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 112

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

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £60.00

  • Random House USA Inc The Sleepy Hollow Mystery

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • Surprise Island

    Random House Children's Books Surprise Island

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • The Yellow House Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Yellow House Mystery

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • Mystery Ranch

    Random House Children's Books Mystery Ranch

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • Meet the Boxcar Children

    Random House USA Inc Meet the Boxcar Children

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £15.00

  • Surprise Island Adventure

    Random House Children's Books Surprise Island Adventure

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £14.99

  • The Great Turkey Heist

    Random House USA Inc The Great Turkey Heist

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £8.16

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