Gertrude Chandler Warner

Years 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 new version introduces young readers to a Boxcar Children classic.

The Alden children are excited to see their friend, Mike, while visiting their aunt, but when Mike is blamed for burning his house down, the siblings want to help Mike clear his name.

The Alden children start out on a one-day mountain climbing excursion that becomes very exciting. They unearth some mysteries and some treasure and have a good time in the process.

"The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They're protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what's going on and help save the sea turtles?" --

"The Aldens find a hidden time capsule! Inside is a journal with clues to a treasure hunt. Who wrote the journal? And after a hundred years, can the Boxcar Children find the treasure?" -- Page [4] cover.

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out--that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?

A friendly writer with a metal detector, the mysterious inhabitants of a tower house, and the discovery of a locket in the sand are ingredients for the Aldens' latest mystery.

"The Aldens are visiting Port Elizabeth when a bad storm rolls in, knocking out the power--and leaving behind a mystery! Can the powered-down Aldens figure out what's going on?" -- Page [4] cover.

While staying at a hotel in New York City, the Aldens investigate a series of annoying pranks plaguing the management and guests.