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The Boxcar Children reading order

Gertrude Chandler Warner

  1. The Boxcar Children1924
  2. Surprise Island1949
  3. The Yellow House Mystery1952
  4. Mystery Ranch1957
  5. Mike’s Mystery1960
  6. Blue Bay Mystery1961
  7. The Lighthouse Mystery1962
  8. Mountain Top Mystery1964
  9. Schoolhouse Mystery1965
  10. Houseboat Mystery1967
  11. Tree House Mystery1969
  12. Bicycle Mystery1970
  13. Every volume in order (155) ↓
7.87.8 / 10
199 ratings
Score
155 volumes
Volumes
1924–2022
Published
about 345 h
Reading time
Ongoing
Status
Crime & mystery
Genre

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The Boxcar Children
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Publication order

155 volumes1924–2022Ongoing

  • Four orphaned siblings run away and make a home in an abandoned railway boxcar in the woods.
  • Gertrude Chandler Warner’s first book (1924, simplified for young readers in 1942) is the classic; she wrote nineteen in all, and the series was later continued by other writers into well over a hundred light mysteries.
  • Start with The Boxcar Children; the later mysteries stand alone.

A plan for the whole series

155 volumes, 18,849 pages, about 345 hours. At 45 min a day that is about 15 months.

  • The series is still running; the last volume came out in 2022. You will wait for the next one anyway, so no need to rush.

Stages

18 stages, with 17 short books from outside the series between them. You finish around June 7, 2028, about 4 months later than in one go.

  1. Stage 119 habout 4 weeksby November 24, 2026
    • 1. The Boxcar Children1924 · 154 pages · 3 h
    • 2. Surprise Island1949 · 178 pages · 3 h
    • 3. The Yellow House Mystery1952 · 191 pages · 4 h
    • 4. Mystery Ranch1957 · 127 pages · 2 h
    • 5. Mike’s Mystery1960 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 6. Blue Bay Mystery1961 · 157 pages · 3 h
    • 8. The Lighthouse Mystery1962 · 128 pages · 2 h
  2. BreakMaus · Art Spiegelman · 295 pp. · score 9.05 h, by December 3, 2026. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  3. Stage 219 habout 4 weeksby December 28, 2026
    • 9. Mountain Top Mystery1964 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 10. Schoolhouse Mystery1965 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 12. Houseboat Mystery1967 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 14. Tree House Mystery1969 · 127 pages · 2 h
    • 15. Bicycle Mystery1970 · 127 pages · 2 h
    • 16. Mystery In The Sand1971 · 127 pages · 2 h
    • 17. Mystery Behind the Wall1973 · 127 pages · 2 h
    • 18. Bus Station Mystery1974 · 127 pages · 2 h
  4. Short breakThe Fire Next Time · James Baldwin · 120 pp. · score 8.82 h, by January 1, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  5. Stage 320 habout 4 weeksby January 27, 2027
    • 21. The Deserted Library Mystery1991 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 22. The Animal Shelter Mystery1991 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 23. The Old Motel Mystery1991 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 24. The Mystery of the Hidden Painting1991 · 117 pages · 2 h
    • 25. The Amusement Park Mystery1992 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 26. The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo1992 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 27. The Camp-Out Mystery1992 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 28. The Mystery Girl1992 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 29. The Mystery Cruise1992 · 118 pages · 2 h
  6. BreakBorn a Crime · Trevor Noah · 304 pp. · score 8.96 h, by February 6, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  7. Stage 420 habout 4 weeksby March 5, 2027
    • 30. The Disappearing Friend Mystery1991 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 31. The Mystery of the Singing Ghost1977 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 32. The Mystery in the Snow1992 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 33. The Pizza Mystery1993 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 34. The Mystery Horse1993 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 35. The Mystery at the Dog Show1993 · 125 pages · 2 h
    • 36. The castle mystery1993 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 37. The Mystery Of The Lost Village1993 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 38. The Mystery of the Purple Pool1994 · 125 pages · 2 h
  8. BreakI'm Glad My Mom Died · Jennette McCurdy · 320 pp. · score 8.96 h, by March 14, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  9. Stage 520 habout 4 weeksby April 10, 2027
    • 39. The Ghost Ship Mystery1994 · 122 pages · 2 h
    • 40. The Canoe Trip Mystery1994 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 41. The Mystery of the Hidden Beach1994 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 42. Mystery of the Missing Cat1994 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 43. Mystery on Stage1994 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 44. The Dinosaur Mystery1995 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 45. The Mystery of the Stolen Music1995 · 118 pages · 2 h
    • 46. The Chocolate Sundae Mystery1995 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 47. The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon1995 · 120 pages · 2 h
  10. BreakFlowers for Algernon · Daniel Keyes · 274 pp. · score 8.85 h, by April 19, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  11. Stage 620 habout 4 weeksby May 15, 2027
    • 48. Mystery Bookstore1995 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 49. The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar1995 · 116 pages · 2 h
    • 50. The Mystery in the Cave1995 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 51. The Mystery On The Train1996 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 52. Mystery of the Lost Mine #521996 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 53. The Guide Dog Mystery1996 · 113 pages · 2 h
    • 54. Hurricane Mystery #541996 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 55. The Mystery of the Secret Message1996 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 56. The Firehouse Mystery: The Boxcar Children #561997 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
  12. BreakThe Emperor's Soul · Brandon Sanderson · 96 pp. · score 8.82 h, by May 19, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  13. Stage 720 habout 4 weeksby June 14, 2027
    • 57. The Mystery in San Francisco1997 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 58. The Mystery at the Alamo1997 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 59. The Outer Space Mystery1997 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 60. The Soccer Mystery1997 · 116 pages · 2 h
    • 61. Growling Bear Mystery #611997 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 62. The Mystery of the Lake Monster1997 · 112 pages · 2 h
    • 63. The Mystery At Peacock Hall1998 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 64. The Black Pearl Mystery1987 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 65. Cereal Box Mystery1998 · 111 pages · 2 h
  14. BreakJames · Percival Everett · 320 pp. · score 8.76 h, by June 24, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  15. Stage 820 habout 4 weeksby July 21, 2027
    • 66. The Panther Mystery1990 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 67. The Mystery Of The Stolen Sword1998 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 68. The Basketball Mystery1999 · 135 pages · 2 h
    • 69. The Movie Star Mystery1948 · 119 pages · 2 h
    • 70. The Mystery of the Pirate's Map1999 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 71. The Ghost Town Mystery1999 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 72. The Mystery in the Mall1999 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 73. The Gymnastics Mystery1999 · 132 pages · 2 h
    • 74. The Poison Frog Mystery2000 · 130 pages · 2 h
  16. BreakHomegoing · Yaa Gyasi · 320 pp. · score 8.76 h, by July 31, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  17. Stage 920 habout 4 weeksby August 27, 2027
    • 75. The Mystery of the Empty Safe2000 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 76. The Great Bicycle Race Mystery2000 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 77. The Mystery of the Wild Ponies2000 · 135 pages · 2 h
    • 78. The Mystery in the Computer Game2000 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 79. The Mystery at the Crooked House2000 · 112 pages · 2 h
    • 80. Hockey Mystery2000 · 135 pages · 2 h
    • 81. The Mystery of the Midnight Dog2001 · 112 pages · 2 h
    • 82. The Summer Camp Mystery2001 · 112 pages · 2 h
    • 83. The Copycat Mystery2001 · 137 pages · 3 h
  18. BreakStoner · John Williams · 293 pp. · score 8.65 h, by September 5, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  19. Stage 1018 habout 4 weeksby September 29, 2027
    • 84. The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery2001 · 137 pages · 3 h
    • 85. The Disappearing Staircase Mystery2001 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 86. The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain2002 · 121 pages · 2 h
    • 87. The Mystery of the Spider's Clue2002 · 134 pages · 2 h
    • 88. The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse2002 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 89. The Mystery of the Star Ruby2002 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 90. The Stuffed Bear Mystery2002 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 91. The Mystery at Skeleton Point2002 · 120 pages · 2 h
  20. Short breakOn Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century · Timothy Snyder · 128 pp. · score 8.42 h, by October 4, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  21. Stage 1119 habout 4 weeksby October 29, 2027
    • 92. The Tattletale Mystery2003 · 135 pages · 2 h
    • 93. The Comic Book Mystery2003 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 94. The Ice Cream Mystery2003 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 95. The Midnight Mystery2003 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 96. Mystery of the Fortune Cookie2003 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 97. The Radio Mystery2003 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 98. The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost2004 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 99. The Finders Keepers Mystery2004 · 125 pages · 2 h
  22. Short breakAnimal Farm · George Orwell · 128 pp. · score 8.32 h, by November 2, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  23. Stage 1220 habout 4 weeksby November 28, 2027
    • 100. The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar2004 · 122 pages · 2 h
    • 101. The Clue in the Corn Maze2004 · 126 pages · 2 h
    • 102. The Ghost of the Chattering Bones2005 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 103. The Sword of the Silver Knight2005 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 104. The Game Store Mystery2005 · 131 pages · 2 h
    • 105. The Mystery of the Orphan Train2005 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 106. The Vanishing Passenger2006 · 97 pages · 2 h
    • 107. The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery2006 · 124 pages · 2 h
    • 108. The Creature in Ogopogo Lake2006 · 128 pages · 2 h
  24. BreakWhen Breath Becomes Air · Paul Kalanithi · 232 pp. · score 8.64 h, by December 6, 2027. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  25. Stage 1319 habout 4 weeksby January 1, 2028
    • 109. The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery2006 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 110. The Secret of the Mask2007 · 113 pages · 2 h
    • 111. The Seattle Puzzle2007 · 111 pages · 2 h
    • 112. The Ghost in the First Row2007 · 109 pages · 2 h
    • 113. The Box That Watch Found2007 · 120 pages · 2 h
    • 114. A Horse Named Dragon2008 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 115. The Great Detective Race2008 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 116. The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie2008 · 114 pages · 2 h
    • 117. The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes2008 · 118 pages · 2 h
  26. BreakKindred · Octavia E. Butler · 287 pp. · score 8.65 h, by January 10, 2028. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  27. Stage 1419 habout 4 weeksby February 4, 2028
    • 118. The Spy Game2009 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 119. The Dog-gone Mystery2009 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 120. The Vampire Mystery2009 · 102 pages · 2 h
    • 121. Superstar Watch2009 · 98 pages · 2 h
    • 122. The Spy in the Bleachers2010 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 123. The Amazing Mystery Show2010 · 111 pages · 2 h
    • 124. The Pumpkin Head Mystery2010 · 135 pages · 2 h
    • 125. The Cupcake Caper2010 · 95 pages · 2 h
    • 126. The Clue in the Recycling Bin2011 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
  28. BreakA Monster Calls · Patrick Ness · 224 pp. · score 8.64 h, by February 12, 2028. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  29. Stage 1519 habout 4 weeksby March 8, 2028
    • 127. Monkey Trouble2011 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 128. The Zombie Project2011 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 129. The Great Turkey Heist2011 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 130. The Garden Thief: A Spring Holiday Special2012 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 131. The Boardwalk Mystery2013 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 132. The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure2013 · 104 pages · 2 h
    • 133. The Return of the Graveyard Ghost2013 · 103 pages · 2 h
    • 134. The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard2014 · 110 pages · 2 h
    • 135. The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit2014 · 113 pages · 2 h
  30. BreakGiovanni's Room · James Baldwin · 224 pp. · score 8.54 h, by March 16, 2028. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  31. Stage 1619 habout 4 weeksby April 10, 2028
    • 136. The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch2014 · 109 pages · 2 h
    • 137. The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle2014 · 114 pages · 2 h
    • 138. The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol2015 · 115 pages · 2 h
    • 139. The Mystery of Stolen Dinosaur Bones2015 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 140. The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede2015 · 104 pages · 2 h
    • 141. The Sleepy Hollow Mystery2015 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 142. The Legend of the Irish Castle2016 · 94 pages · 2 h
    • 143. The Celebrity Cat Caper2016 · 118 pages · 2 h
    • 144. Hidden in the Haunted School2016 · 110 pages · 2 h
  32. Short breakTo Be Taught, If Fortunate · Becky Chambers · 153 pp. · score 8.33 h, by April 14, 2028. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  33. Stage 1719 habout 4 weeksby May 10, 2028
    • 145. The Election Day Dilemma2016 · 108 pages · 2 h
    • 146. The Doughnut Whodunit2018 · 107 pages · 2 h
    • 147. The Robot Ransom2018 · 107 pages · 2 h
    • 148. The Legend of the Howling Werewolf2018 · 109 pages · 2 h
    • 149. The Day of the Dead Mystery2018 · 114 pages · 2 h
    • 150. The Hundred-Year Mystery2019 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 151. The Sea Turtle Mystery2019 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 152. Secret on the Thirteenth Floor2019 · 116 pages · 2 h
    • 153. The Power Down Mystery2019 · 118 pages · 2 h
  34. BreakThe Nickel Boys · Colson Whitehead · 224 pp. · score 8.54 h, by May 17, 2028. A short book from another shelf, so you come back to the series hungry.
  35. Stage 1816 habout 3 weeksby June 7, 2028
    • 154. Mystery at Camp Survival2020 · 118 pages · 2 h
    • 155. The Mystery of the Forgotten Family2020 · 116 pages · 2 h
    • 156. The Skeleton Key Mystery2020 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 157. Science Fair Sabotage2020 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 158. The Great Greenfield Bake-Off2021 · 128 pages · 2 h
    • 159. The Beekeeper Mystery2021 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
    • 160. The Mystery in the Magic Shop2022 · ≈ 122 pages · 2 h
  36. The end of the series
    June 7, 2028
In one goFebruary 2, 2028about 15 months
In stages, with breaksJune 7, 2028about 19 months · +72 h of other books

We count 1.1 min per page, the pace of an average novel reader. Faster? Move the slider.

≈ next to a page count: a volume with no page count in our data is counted at this series’s average.

How this plan is calculated

The plan comes from the pages and ratings of each volume: we split the series into stages of about three weeks’ reading, size each break to the stage before it, and read the chance of finishing from how many readers rate the last volume compared with the first. How we work out the plan →

Every volume in order

Read: 0 of 155
  1. The Boxcar Children
    The Boxcar Children1924 · 199 ratingsStart here
    7.77.7 / 10
  2. Surprise Island
    Surprise Island1949 · 30 ratings · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  3. The Yellow House Mystery
    The Yellow House Mystery1952 · 30 ratings · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  4. Mystery Ranch
    Mystery Ranch1957 · 24 ratings · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  5. Mike’s Mystery
    Mike’s Mystery1960 · 11 ratings · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  6. Blue Bay Mystery
    Blue Bay Mystery1961 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  7. The Lighthouse Mystery
    The Lighthouse Mystery1962 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  8. Mountain Top Mystery
    Mountain Top Mystery1964 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  9. Schoolhouse Mystery
    Schoolhouse Mystery1965 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  10. Houseboat Mystery
    Houseboat Mystery1967 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  11. Tree House Mystery
    Tree House Mystery1969 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  12. Bicycle Mystery
    Bicycle Mystery1970 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  13. Mystery In The Sand
    Mystery In The Sand1971 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  14. Mystery Behind the Wall
    Mystery Behind the Wall1973 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  15. Bus Station Mystery
    Bus Station Mystery1974 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  16. The Deserted Library Mystery
    The Deserted Library Mystery1991 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  17. The Animal Shelter Mystery
    The Animal Shelter Mystery1991 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  18. The Old Motel Mystery
    The Old Motel Mystery1991 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  19. The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
    The Mystery of the Hidden Painting1991 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  20. The Amusement Park Mystery
    The Amusement Park Mystery1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  21. The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo
    The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  22. The Camp-Out Mystery
    The Camp-Out Mystery1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  23. The Mystery Girl
    The Mystery Girl1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  24. The Mystery Cruise
    The Mystery Cruise1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  25. The Disappearing Friend Mystery
    The Disappearing Friend Mystery1991 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  26. The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
    The Mystery of the Singing Ghost1977 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  27. The Mystery in the Snow
    The Mystery in the Snow1992 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  28. The Pizza Mystery
    The Pizza Mystery1993 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  29. The Mystery Horse
    The Mystery Horse1993 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  30. The Mystery at the Dog Show
    The Mystery at the Dog Show1993 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  31. The castle mystery
    The castle mystery1993 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  32. The Mystery Of The Lost Village
    The Mystery Of The Lost Village1993 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  33. The Mystery of the Purple Pool
    The Mystery of the Purple Pool1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  34. The Ghost Ship Mystery
    The Ghost Ship Mystery1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  35. The Canoe Trip Mystery
    The Canoe Trip Mystery1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  36. The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
    The Mystery of the Hidden Beach1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  37. Mystery of the Missing Cat
    Mystery of the Missing Cat1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  38. Mystery on Stage
    Mystery on Stage1994 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  39. The Dinosaur Mystery
    The Dinosaur Mystery1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  40. The Mystery of the Stolen Music
    The Mystery of the Stolen Music1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  41. The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
    The Chocolate Sundae Mystery1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  42. The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
    The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  43. Mystery Bookstore
    Mystery Bookstore1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  44. The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
    The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  45. The Mystery in the Cave
    The Mystery in the Cave1995 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  46. The Mystery On The Train
    The Mystery On The Train1996 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  47. Mystery of the Lost Mine #52
    Mystery of the Lost Mine #521996 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  48. The Guide Dog Mystery
    The Guide Dog Mystery1996 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  49. Hurricane Mystery #54
    Hurricane Mystery #541996 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  50. The Mystery of the Secret Message
    The Mystery of the Secret Message1996 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  51. The Firehouse Mystery: The Boxcar Children #56
    The Firehouse Mystery: The Boxcar Children #561997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  52. The Mystery in San Francisco
    The Mystery in San Francisco1997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  53. The Mystery at the Alamo
    The Mystery at the Alamo1997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  54. The Outer Space Mystery
    The Outer Space Mystery1997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  55. The Soccer Mystery
    The Soccer Mystery1997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  56. Growling Bear Mystery #61
    Growling Bear Mystery #611997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  57. The Mystery of the Lake Monster
    The Mystery of the Lake Monster1997 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  58. The Mystery At Peacock Hall
    The Mystery At Peacock Hall1998 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  59. The Black Pearl Mystery
    The Black Pearl Mystery1987 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  60. Cereal Box Mystery
    Cereal Box Mystery1998 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  61. The Panther Mystery
    The Panther Mystery1990 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  62. The Mystery Of The Stolen Sword
    The Mystery Of The Stolen Sword1998 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  63. The Basketball Mystery
    The Basketball Mystery1999 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  64. The Movie Star Mystery
    The Movie Star Mystery1948 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  65. The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
    The Mystery of the Pirate's Map1999 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  66. The Ghost Town Mystery
    The Ghost Town Mystery1999 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  67. The Mystery in the Mall
    The Mystery in the Mall1999 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  68. The Gymnastics Mystery
    The Gymnastics Mystery1999 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  69. The Poison Frog Mystery
    The Poison Frog Mystery2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  70. The Mystery of the Empty Safe
    The Mystery of the Empty Safe2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  71. The Great Bicycle Race Mystery
    The Great Bicycle Race Mystery2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  72. The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
    The Mystery of the Wild Ponies2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  73. The Mystery in the Computer Game
    The Mystery in the Computer Game2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  74. The Mystery at the Crooked House
    The Mystery at the Crooked House2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  75. Hockey Mystery
    Hockey Mystery2000 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  76. The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
    The Mystery of the Midnight Dog2001 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  77. The Summer Camp Mystery
    The Summer Camp Mystery2001 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  78. The Copycat Mystery
    The Copycat Mystery2001 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  79. The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
    The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery2001 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  80. The Disappearing Staircase Mystery
    The Disappearing Staircase Mystery2001 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  81. The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain
    The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  82. The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
    The Mystery of the Spider's Clue2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  83. The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse
    The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  84. The Mystery of the Star Ruby
    The Mystery of the Star Ruby2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  85. The Stuffed Bear Mystery
    The Stuffed Bear Mystery2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  86. The Mystery at Skeleton Point
    The Mystery at Skeleton Point2002 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  87. The Tattletale Mystery
    The Tattletale Mystery2003 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  88. The Comic Book Mystery
    The Comic Book Mystery2003 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  89. The Ice Cream Mystery
    The Ice Cream Mystery2003 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  90. The Midnight Mystery
    The Midnight Mystery2003 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  91. The Radio Mystery
    The Radio Mystery2003 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  92. The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost
    The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost2004 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  93. The Finders Keepers Mystery
    The Finders Keepers Mystery2004 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  94. The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar
    The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar2004 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  95. The Clue in the Corn Maze
    The Clue in the Corn Maze2004 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  96. The Ghost of the Chattering Bones
    The Ghost of the Chattering Bones2005 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  97. The Sword of the Silver Knight
    The Sword of the Silver Knight2005 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  98. The Game Store Mystery
    The Game Store Mystery2005 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  99. The Mystery of the Orphan Train
    The Mystery of the Orphan Train2005 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  100. The Vanishing Passenger
    The Vanishing Passenger2006 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  101. The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery
    The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery2006 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  102. The Creature in Ogopogo Lake
    The Creature in Ogopogo Lake2006 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  103. The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery
    The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery2006 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  104. The Secret of the Mask
    The Secret of the Mask2007 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  105. The Seattle Puzzle
    The Seattle Puzzle2007 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  106. The Ghost in the First Row
    The Ghost in the First Row2007 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  107. The Box That Watch Found
    The Box That Watch Found2007 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  108. A Horse Named Dragon
    A Horse Named Dragon2008 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  109. The Great Detective Race
    The Great Detective Race2008 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  110. The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie
    The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie2008 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  111. The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes
    The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes2008 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  112. The Spy Game
    The Spy Game2009 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  113. The Dog-gone Mystery
    The Dog-gone Mystery2009 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  114. The Vampire Mystery
    The Vampire Mystery2009 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  115. Superstar Watch
    Superstar Watch2009 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  116. The Spy in the Bleachers
    The Spy in the Bleachers2010 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  117. The Amazing Mystery Show
    The Amazing Mystery Show2010 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  118. The Pumpkin Head Mystery
    The Pumpkin Head Mystery2010 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  119. The Cupcake Caper
    The Cupcake Caper2010 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  120. The Clue in the Recycling Bin
    The Clue in the Recycling Bin2011 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  121. Monkey Trouble
    Monkey Trouble2011 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  122. The Zombie Project
    The Zombie Project2011 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  123. The Great Turkey Heist
    The Great Turkey Heist2011 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  124. The Garden Thief: A Spring Holiday Special
    The Garden Thief: A Spring Holiday Special2012 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  125. The Boardwalk Mystery
    The Boardwalk Mystery2013 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  126. The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
    The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure2013 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  127. The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
    The Return of the Graveyard Ghost2013 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  128. The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard
    The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard2014 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  129. The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit
    The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit2014 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  130. The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
    The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch2014 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  131. The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle
    The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle2014 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  132. The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol
    The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol2015 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  133. The Mystery of Stolen Dinosaur Bones
    The Mystery of Stolen Dinosaur Bones2015 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  134. The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
    The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede2015 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  135. The Sleepy Hollow Mystery
    The Sleepy Hollow Mystery2015 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  136. The Legend of the Irish Castle
    The Legend of the Irish Castle2016 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  137. The Celebrity Cat Caper
    The Celebrity Cat Caper2016 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  138. Hidden in the Haunted School
    Hidden in the Haunted School2016 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  139. The Election Day Dilemma
    The Election Day Dilemma2016 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  140. The Doughnut Whodunit
    The Doughnut Whodunit2018 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  141. The Robot Ransom
    The Robot Ransom2018 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  142. The Legend of the Howling Werewolf
    The Legend of the Howling Werewolf2018 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  143. The Day of the Dead Mystery
    The Day of the Dead Mystery2018 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  144. The Hundred-Year Mystery
    The Hundred-Year Mystery2019 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  145. The Sea Turtle Mystery
    The Sea Turtle Mystery2019 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  146. Secret on the Thirteenth Floor
    Secret on the Thirteenth Floor2019 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  147. The Power Down Mystery
    The Power Down Mystery2019 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  148. Mystery at Camp Survival
    Mystery at Camp Survival2020 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  149. The Mystery of the Forgotten Family
    The Mystery of the Forgotten Family2020 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  150. The Skeleton Key Mystery
    The Skeleton Key Mystery2020 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  151. Science Fair Sabotage
    Science Fair Sabotage2020 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  152. The Great Greenfield Bake-Off
    The Great Greenfield Bake-Off2021 · Not ranked yetBuy
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  153. The Beekeeper Mystery
    The Beekeeper Mystery2021 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  154. The Mystery in the Magic Shop
    The Mystery in the Magic Shop2022 · Not ranked yetBuy
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Order checked by hand · Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which The Boxcar Children book is the longest?

“The Yellow House Mystery” is the longest at 191 pages; the shortest is “The Legend of the Irish Castle” with 94 pages.