Book details
The Pumpkin Head Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Description
Every fall at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides. Best of all, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny get to dress up in costumes and help with the fun. But something is haunting the farm . . . a mysterious ghost with a glowing pumpkin head!
Age
7-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#124
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'The Pumpkin Head Mystery' offers readers an intriguing and suspenseful storyline that keeps them guessing until the very end. The Boxcar Children's adventures are known for their engaging plots, and this mystery involving a pumpkin head is no exception.
- Develops Critical Thinking: As with many mystery novels, this book encourages readers, especially younger ones, to develop their deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills as they follow along and try to solve the mystery before the characters do.
- Wholesome Entertainment: Gertrude Chandler Warner's 'The Boxcar Children Mysteries' are known for providing wholesome entertainment that is suitable for the entire family. 'The Pumpkin Head Mystery' continues this tradition, making it a great read for both children and adults.
- Continuation of a Beloved Series: For fans of 'The Boxcar Children' series, 'The Pumpkin Head Mystery' is a continuation of the adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny. It provides an opportunity to reconnect with beloved characters and enjoy their growth and development.