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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  • Superstar Watch 121 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books Superstar Watch 121 Boxcar Children

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    Book SynopsisA big Hollywood agent wants Watch to appear in a commercial for a new kind of dog food! Even though Watch seems to love the food on-camera, he won't touch it at home. Someone at the studio has been switching the brand and the Aldens must find out the truth behind the cover-up. Should Watch still do the commercial even though he doesn't like the product?

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    £7.28

  • Surprise Island

    Random House Children's Books Surprise Island

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

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    £14.39

  • Surprise Island

    Albert Whitman & Company Surprise Island

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

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    £6.99

  • Tree House Mystery

    Random House Children's Books Tree House Mystery

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    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.

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    £8.93

  • The Vampire Mystery 120 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The Vampire Mystery 120 Boxcar Children

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    Book SynopsisThe Aldens meet Mr. Hudson, a local author who is best known for his novel about a vampire. But rumors of a real vampire are going around townâa vampire who haunts the graveyard behind Mr. Hudson's house! But since vampires don't exist, the children soon realize that someone must be trying to scare people away from Greenfield! Who brought the old legend back to lifeâand why?

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  • The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit

    Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit

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  • The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard 134 Boxcar

    Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard 134 Boxcar

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    Book SynopsisThe winter sports season is here, and the Aldens are excited about all the snow activitiesâespecially snowboarding! But soon they find themselves in the middle of a mystery surrounding a star athlete and a stolen snowboard!

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  • The Woodshed Mystery 7 Boxcar Children Mysteries

    Random House Children's Books The Woodshed Mystery 7 Boxcar Children Mysteries

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    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 an old woodshed in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Boxcar Children visit the old farmhouse where Grandfather and Aunt Jane grew up! But people in the nearby town seem to think something isn't quite right about the house. As the Boxcar Children investigate, they start to uncover secrets about the farm's past—dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War!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.

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    £6.99

  • The Woodshed Mystery

    Random House Children's Books The Woodshed Mystery

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    Book SynopsisOn a farm, the Aldens find their oldest mystery yet! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

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    £9.74

  • The Woodshed Mystery Boxcar Children Time to Read

    Random House Children's Books The Woodshed Mystery Boxcar Children Time to Read

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisOn a farm, the Aldens find their oldest mystery yet! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

    10 in stock

    £5.97

  • The Yellow House Mystery The boxcar children

    Random House Children's Books The Yellow House Mystery The boxcar children

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    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 the yellow house in the third book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A mystery surrounds the old yellow house on Surprise Island! Years ago, a man vanished from the house, and no one knows how or why. Now a long-lost clue leads the Aldens to investigate the mystery—and to a new adventure!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.

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    £13.29

  • The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children No 3

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

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    £6.99

  • The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children Time

    Random House Children's Books The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children Time

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    Book SynopsisYears ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

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    £15.03

  • The Zombie Project

    Random House Children's Books The Zombie Project

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    £12.34

  • The Zombie Project 128 Boxcar Children

    Random House Children's Books The Zombie Project 128 Boxcar Children

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    Book SynopsisWhile at the Winding River Lodge, the Aldens hear about a zombie living in the surrounding forest! As the signs of zombie attacks start to mount, the Boxcar Children recruit the help of a reporter and some locals. But is someone hiding information? Or should the Boxcar Children really be afraid of things that go bump in the night?

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    £7.28

  • Curse of the Mummy

    Random House USA Inc Curse of the Mummy

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    £5.90

  • Curse of the Mummy

    Random House USA Inc Curse of the Mummy

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    £17.23

  • The Pizza Problem

    Random House USA Inc The Pizza Problem

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    5 in stock

    £5.90

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