G
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children
111 books
Ongoing series
About this series
The Boxcar Children series follows four orphaned siblings who create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar. Together, they solve mysteries, explore new places, and build a life filled with adventure and discovery.
Subseries
Books
Meet the Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children #0.5
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
The Boxcar Children #0.5
The Boxcar Children Spooky Special
The Boxcar Children Spooky Specials #1
The Boxcar Children Summer Special
The Boxcar Children #1
The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children #1
Surprise Island
The Boxcar Children #2
The Yellow House Mystery
Graphic novel
The Boxcar Children #3
Mystery Ranch
Graphic novel
The Boxcar Children #4
Mike's Mystery
The Boxcar Children #5
Blue Bay Mystery
The Boxcar Children #6
The Woodshed Mystery
The Boxcar Children #7
The Lighthouse Mystery
The Boxcar Children #8
Mountain Top Mystery
The Boxcar Children #9
Schoolhouse Mystery
The Boxcar Children #10
Caboose Mystery
The Boxcar Children #11
Houseboat Mystery
The Boxcar Children #12
Snowbound Mystery
The Boxcar Children #13
Tree House Mystery
The Boxcar Children #14
Bicycle Mystery
The Boxcar Children #15
Mystery in the Sand
The Boxcar Children #16
Mystery Behind the Wall
The Boxcar Children #17
Bus Station Mystery
The Boxcar Children #18
Benny Uncovers a Mystery
The Boxcar Children #19
The Haunted Cabin Mystery
The Boxcar Children #20
The Deserted Library Mystery
The Boxcar Children #21
The Animal Shelter Mystery
The Boxcar Children #22
The Old Motel Mystery
The Boxcar Children #23
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
The Boxcar Children #24
The Amusement Park Mystery
The Boxcar Children #25
The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo
The Boxcar Children #26
The Camp Out Mystery
The Boxcar Children #27
The Mystery Girl
The Boxcar Children #28
The Mystery Cruise
The Boxcar Children #29
The Disappearing Friend Mystery
The Boxcar Children #30
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
The Boxcar Children #31
The Mystery in the Snow
The Boxcar Children #32
The Pizza Mystery
The Boxcar Children #33
The Mystery Horse
The Boxcar Children #34
The Mystery at the Dog Show
The Boxcar Children #35
The Castle Mystery
The Boxcar Children #36
The Mystery of the Lost Village
The Boxcar Children #37
The Mystery of the Purple Pool
The Boxcar Children #38
The Mystery at Snowflake Inn
The Boxcar Children #39
The Ghost Ship Mystery
The Boxcar Children #39
The Canoe Trip Mystery
The Boxcar Children #40
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
The Boxcar Children #41
The Mystery of the Missing Cat
The Boxcar Children #42
The Mystery on Stage
The Boxcar Children #43
The Mystery in the Old Attic
The Boxcar Children #44
The Dinosaur Mystery
The Boxcar Children #44
The Mystery of the Stolen Music
The Boxcar Children #45
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
The Boxcar Children #46
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
The Boxcar Children #47
The Mystery Bookstore
The Boxcar Children #48
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
The Boxcar Children #49
Mystery in the Cave
The Boxcar Children #50
The Mystery on the Train
The Boxcar Children #51
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
The Boxcar Children #52
The Guide Dog Mystery
The Boxcar Children #53
The Hurricane Mystery
The Boxcar Children #54
The Mystery of the Secret Message
The Boxcar Children #55
The Firehouse Mystery
The Boxcar Children #56
The Mystery in San Francisco
The Boxcar Children #57
The Mystery at the Alamo
The Boxcar Children #58
The Outer Space Mystery
The Boxcar Children #59
The Soccer Mystery
The Boxcar Children #60
The Growling Bear Mystery
The Boxcar Children #61
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
The Boxcar Children #62
The Mystery at Peacock Hall
The Boxcar Children #63
The Black Pearl Mystery
The Boxcar Children #64
The Cereal Box Mystery
The Boxcar Children #65
The Panther Mystery
The Boxcar Children #66
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
The Boxcar Children #67
The Pet Shop Mystery
The Boxcar Children Special #7
The Basketball Mystery
The Boxcar Children #68
The Movie Star Mystery
The Boxcar Children #69
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
The Boxcar Children #70
The Ghost Town Mystery
The Boxcar Children #71
The Mystery in the Mall
The Boxcar Children #72
The Gymnastics Mystery
The Boxcar Children #73
The Poison Frog Mystery
The Boxcar Children #74
The Mystery of the Empty Safe
The Boxcar Children #75
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery
The Boxcar Children #76
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
The Boxcar Children #77
The Mystery in the Computer Game
The Boxcar Children #78
The Mystery at the Crooked House
The Boxcar Children #79
The Hockey Mystery
The Boxcar Children #80
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
The Boxcar Children #81
The Summer Camp Mystery
The Boxcar Children #82
The Copycat Mystery
The Boxcar Children #83
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
The Boxcar Children #84
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery
The Boxcar Children #85
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain
The Boxcar Children #86
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
The Boxcar Children #87
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse
The Boxcar Children #88
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
The Boxcar Children #89
The Stuffed Bear Mystery
The Boxcar Children #90
The Mystery at Skeleton Point
The Boxcar Children #91
The Tattletale Mystery
The Boxcar Children #92
The Comic Book Mystery
Comic
The Boxcar Children #93
The Ice Cream Mystery
The Boxcar Children #94
The Midnight Mystery
The Boxcar Children #95
The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie
The Boxcar Children #96
The Radio Mystery
The Boxcar Children #97
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost
The Boxcar Children #98
The Finders Keepers Mystery
The Boxcar Children #99
The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar
The Boxcar Children #100
The Clue in the Corn Maze
The Boxcar Children #101
The Ghost of the Chattering Bones
The Boxcar Children #102
The Vanishing Passenger
The Boxcar Children #106
The Ghost in the First Row
The Boxcar Children #112
The Box That Watch Found
The Boxcar Children #113
The Vampire Mystery
The Boxcar Children #120
Superstar Watch
The Boxcar Children #121
The Zombie Project
The Boxcar Children #128
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
The Boxcar Children #134
The Great Detective Race
The Boxcar Children #149
The Sea Turtle Mystery
The Boxcar Children #151Collections and split volumes
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The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 10
Several books
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The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 42
Several books
The Boxcar ChildrenNo cover available
The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 3
Several books
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The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 21
Several books
The Boxcar Children CollectionsNo cover available
The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 9
Several books
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The Boxcar Children Collection Volume 11
Several books
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended reading order for The Boxcar Children series?
The books in The Boxcar Children series can generally be read in any order, as each volume presents a self-contained mystery. However, reading them in publication order allows readers to see the subtle development of the children's characters and their living situation.
Are there any adaptations of The Boxcar Children books?
The Boxcar Children series has been adapted into animated films, including "The Boxcar Children" (2014), "The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island" (2018), and "The Boxcar Children: Unseen Mystery" (2022). There have also been stage adaptations.
Who is the original author of The Boxcar Children series?
The original books in The Boxcar Children series were written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. After her death, the series continued with new authors writing under the same series name.