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    Gertrude Chandler Warner

    Gertrude Chandler Warner grew up in Putnam, Connecticut. She wrote The Boxcar Children because she had always dreamed about what it would be like to live in a caboose or a freight car—just as the Aldens do. When readers asked for more adventures, Warner wrote more books—a total of nineteen in all. After her death, other authors have continued to write stories about Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, and today The Boxcar Children® series has more than one hundred books.
    Secret of the Shipwreck
    Secret of the Shipwreck
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Shane Clester
    9798217115518
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    La isla de las sorpresas / Surprise Island (Spanish Edition)
    La isla de las sorpresas / Surprise Island (Spanish Edition)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , L. Kate Deal , Anthony VanArsdale
    9780807576144
    Ebook
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    The Great Spy Showdown
    The Great Spy Showdown
    Boxcar Children: You Solve the Mystery!
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , JM Lee , Hollie Hibbert
    9780807528600
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Midnight at the Haunted Hotel
    Midnight at the Haunted Hotel
    Boxcar Children: You Solve the Mystery!
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , JM Lee , Hollie Hibbert
    9780807528501
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
    The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217223848
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 25, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
    The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Giovanni Abeille
    9798217117345
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Aug 25, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    6 x 9
    Legend of the Vampire
    Legend of the Vampire
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Liz Brizzi
    9798217115600
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 25, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Summer Camp Mystery
    The Summer Camp Mystery
    A Summer Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Hodges Soileau
    9798217223831
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    May 26, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book
    The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217116003
    $5.99 US
    Hardcover
    Apr 28, 2026
    Golden Books
    6-5/8 x 8
    Mystery at the Lighthouse
    Mystery at the Lighthouse
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Shane Clester
    9798217115549
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Apr 21, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Audio Collection #1
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Audio Collection #1
    Meet the Boxcar Children; Surprise Island Adventure; Secret of the Yellow House;and Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217352524
    Audiobook Download
    Feb 24, 2026
    Listening Library
    The Garden Thief
    The Garden Thief
    A Spring Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Tim Jessell
    9798217030095
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Feb 24, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Legend of the Irish Castle
    The Legend of the Irish Castle
    A St. Patrick's Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030101
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 13, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury Boxed Set
    The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury Boxed Set
    The Complete Original Mysteries (19-Book Box Set) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217029624
    $151.81 US
    Boxed Set
    Nov 25, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Mystery in the Snow
    The Mystery in the Snow
    A Christmas Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030088
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 21, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Candy Factory Mystery
    The Candy Factory Mystery
    A Valentine's Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030071
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 21, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set #1
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set #1
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading) and Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Shane Clester
    9798217029853
    $23.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Oct 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Curse of the Mummy
    Curse of the Mummy
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Liz Brizzi
    9798217029792
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Sep 16, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Pizza Problem
    The Pizza Problem
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Liz Brizzi
    9798217029822
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Sep 16, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
    The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217025848
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 26, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Day of the Dead Mystery
    The Day of the Dead Mystery
    A Day of the Dead Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217025831
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 26, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593906446
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jun 17, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Secret of the Yellow House
    Secret of the Yellow House
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593906477
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jun 17, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Meet the Boxcar Children
    Meet the Boxcar Children
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593901816
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Surprise Island Adventure
    Surprise Island Adventure
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593901847
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition
    The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , L. Kate Deal
    9780593905029
    $14.99 US
    Hardcover
    Oct 08, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-1/2 x 8-1/2
    The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
    The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
    A Christmas Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593903896
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Election Day Dilemma
    The Election Day Dilemma
    An Election Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593903889
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Great Turkey Heist
    The Great Turkey Heist
    A Thanksgiving Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp
    9780593903872
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Pumpkin Head Mystery
    The Pumpkin Head Mystery
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , Robert Papp
    9780593903865
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 13-16
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 13-16
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508343
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2019
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-7/10
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 9-12
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 9-12
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508404
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2017
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-7/10
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-12
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-12
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508558
    $95.88 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2010
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set #5-8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set #5-8
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508572
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-11/16
    Mystery Behind the Wall
    Mystery Behind the Wall
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , David Cunningham
    9780807553671
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Bus Station Mystery
    Bus Station Mystery
    Gertrude Chandler Warner , David Cunningham
    9780807509760
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8

    Books

    Secret of the Shipwreck
    Secret of the Shipwreck
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
    9798217115518
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    La isla de las sorpresas / Surprise Island (Spanish Edition)
    La isla de las sorpresas / Surprise Island (Spanish Edition)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, L. Kate Deal, Anthony VanArsdale
    9780807576144
    $5.99 US
    Ebook
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    The Great Spy Showdown
    The Great Spy Showdown
    Boxcar Children: You Solve the Mystery!
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, JM Lee, Hollie Hibbert
    9780807528600
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Midnight at the Haunted Hotel
    Midnight at the Haunted Hotel
    Boxcar Children: You Solve the Mystery!
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, JM Lee, Hollie Hibbert
    9780807528501
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Nov 10, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
    The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217223848
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 25, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
    The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Giovanni Abeille
    9798217117345
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Aug 25, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    6 x 9
    Legend of the Vampire
    Legend of the Vampire
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Liz Brizzi
    9798217115600
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 25, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Summer Camp Mystery
    The Summer Camp Mystery
    A Summer Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Hodges Soileau
    9798217223831
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    May 26, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book
    The Boxcar Children Little Golden Book
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217116003
    $5.99 US
    Hardcover
    Apr 28, 2026
    Golden Books
    6-5/8 x 8
    Mystery at the Lighthouse
    Mystery at the Lighthouse
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
    9798217115549
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Apr 21, 2026
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Audio Collection #1
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Audio Collection #1
    Meet the Boxcar Children; Surprise Island Adventure; Secret of the Yellow House;and Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217352524
    $11.00 US
    Audiobook Download
    Feb 24, 2026
    Listening Library
    The Garden Thief
    The Garden Thief
    A Spring Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Tim Jessell
    9798217030095
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Feb 24, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Legend of the Irish Castle
    The Legend of the Irish Castle
    A St. Patrick's Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030101
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 13, 2026
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury Boxed Set
    The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury Boxed Set
    The Complete Original Mysteries (19-Book Box Set) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217029624
    $151.81 US
    Boxed Set
    Nov 25, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Mystery in the Snow
    The Mystery in the Snow
    A Christmas Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030088
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 21, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Candy Factory Mystery
    The Candy Factory Mystery
    A Valentine's Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217030071
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 21, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set #1
    Boxcar Children Step into Reading Boxed Set #1
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading) and Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
    9798217029853
    $23.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Oct 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Curse of the Mummy
    Curse of the Mummy
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Liz Brizzi
    9798217029792
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Sep 16, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Pizza Problem
    The Pizza Problem
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Liz Brizzi
    9798217029822
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Sep 16, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
    The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217025848
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 26, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Day of the Dead Mystery
    The Day of the Dead Mystery
    A Day of the Dead Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9798217025831
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 26, 2025
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Mystery at the Old Ranch
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593906446
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jun 17, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Secret of the Yellow House
    Secret of the Yellow House
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593906477
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jun 17, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Meet the Boxcar Children
    Meet the Boxcar Children
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593901816
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    Surprise Island Adventure
    Surprise Island Adventure
    Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593901847
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 21, 2025
    Step into Reading
    6 x 9
    The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition
    The Boxcar Children 100th Anniversary Edition
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, L. Kate Deal
    9780593905029
    $14.99 US
    Hardcover
    Oct 08, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-1/2 x 8-1/2
    The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
    The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
    A Christmas Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593903896
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Election Day Dilemma
    The Election Day Dilemma
    An Election Day Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780593903889
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Great Turkey Heist
    The Great Turkey Heist
    A Thanksgiving Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Robert Papp
    9780593903872
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Pumpkin Head Mystery
    The Pumpkin Head Mystery
    A Halloween Holiday Special
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, Robert Papp
    9780593903865
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Aug 27, 2024
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 13-16
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 13-16
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508343
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2019
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-7/10
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 9-12
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 9-12
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508404
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2017
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-7/10
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-12
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-12
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508558
    $95.88 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 2010
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set #5-8
    The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set #5-8
    Gertrude Chandler Warner
    9780807508572
    $31.96 US
    Boxed Set
    Sep 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/10 x 7-11/16
    Mystery Behind the Wall
    Mystery Behind the Wall
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham
    9780807553671
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8
    Bus Station Mystery
    Bus Station Mystery
    Gertrude Chandler Warner, David Cunningham
    9780807509760
    $7.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 01, 1991
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    5-3/16 x 7-5/8

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