Book details
Houseboat Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries Book 12)
Published in
1967
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Description
The Aldens are spending the summer traveling on a houseboat! Throughout their journey, the children have the feeling that they're being watched. Someone is watching them — and the thing that he wants is somewhere on their boat! He'll stop at nothing to get it and it's up to the Boxcar Children to figure out why!
Age
7-11
Text complexity
developing
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#12
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Houseboat Mystery' offers an intriguing and suspenseful storyline that keeps readers engaged. As the twelfth book in 'The Boxcar Children Mysteries' series, it continues the adventures of the Alden children with a fresh and exciting new mystery to solve.
- Develops Critical Thinking: Reading mystery novels like 'Houseboat Mystery' encourages readers to think critically and analytically. As the children uncover clues and piece together the puzzle, readers are invited to solve the mystery alongside them, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
- Wholesome Entertainment: Gertrude Chandler Warner's 'The Boxcar Children Mysteries' are known for their wholesome content, making 'Houseboat Mystery' a great choice for young readers. The story promotes positive values such as teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of family.
- Series Continuity: For fans of 'The Boxcar Children' series, 'Houseboat Mystery' provides continuity and character development that can only be appreciated by following the series. Readers who have grown fond of the Alden children will enjoy seeing how they handle new challenges and environments.