

Mystery Behind the Wall
Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Narrator: Tim Gregory
Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Published: 11/16/2012
Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Narrator: Tim Gregory
Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Published: 11/16/2012
The Boxcar Children Series was created by Gertrude Chandler Warner, a teacher, when she realized that there were few, if any, books for children that were both easy and fun to read. She drew on her own experiences in writing the mysteries. As a child, she had spent hours watching trains near her home, and often dreamed about what it would be like to live in a caboose or freight car. In each story, she chose a special setting and introduced unpredictable, unusual or eccentric characters, to help highlight the Aldens’ independence and resourcefulness. Miss Warner lived in Putnam, Massachusetts until her death in 1979.
OK, let me preface my review by saying that I had no idea that The Boxcar Children was an entire series. I found this book in a pile of old books on a whim. I wanted to reread what I thought was the original story in the series that my teacher had read to me when I was in 3rd grade. I didn't notice......more
*Read Aloud* My kids can't get enough of this series. We have a goal to read the first 20! We are getting close. :)......more
Of COURSE they found a secret 40 year old scavenger hunt in their own house and all the clues led to the actual treasure that was still there and some of the people were still alive and hadn't moved and helped them. I'm glad as a child my suspension of disbelief bought into this. Still, it's sweet.......more
As with my coat hall closet search for Narnia spurred by reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe I repeatedly felt the bedroom wall for a "mystery" like that encountered by the Alden children. Alas! It was not to be. Nevertheless, this volume was a particular favorite as it evoked much trepida......more
I actually think this one is my favorite in the series so far! I really, really enjoyed it! The storyline involves a scavenger hunt, which is always exciting. It's fun to play along and try to crack the riddles as the story progresses. It was also quite educational (at least the last 2 chapters). It......more