The Disappearing Friend Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #30) [Paperback]

Gertrude Chandler Warner (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1992 | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Boxcar Children (Book 30)

The Boxcar children and their new friend Beth decide to form a service called The Boxcar Helpers.

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The Boxcar children and their new friend Beth decide to form a service called The Boxcar Helpers.

About the Author

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her Grandfather Carpenter, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807516287
• ISBN-13: 978-0807516287
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Mystery & Detective > The Boxcar Children

More About the Author

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her Grandfather Carpenter, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the boxcar chidren, December 8, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Disappearing Friend Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #30) (Paperback)

IF you dont have much family the boxcar children understand when i read the books i feel better i cant put the books down there great yes some poeple wont like them BUT who cares dont read them i have most of the books i got them when i was little and in school great family book if you read more than one you will get into them i love them try one you never know hope you do

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the boxcar chidren, December 8, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Disappearing Friend Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #30) (Paperback)

IF you dont have much family the boxcar children understand when i read the books i feel better i cant put the books down there great yes some poeple wont like them BUT who cares dont read them i have most of the books i got them when i was little and in school great family book if you read more than one you will get into them i love them try one you never know hope you do

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Shallow, disappointing, January 18, 2003

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Catherine Hallberg "(Kate)" (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Disappearing Friend Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #30) (Paperback)

I understand that children love these books and love mysteries. I did too, when I was young. (actually, I like some now too. :-) )

Sadly, I found the characters to be very shallow and too cheerful. When the art supplies were stolen, the children basically said, "Oh darn. Well, let's buy some more." When their work was destroyed they said, "Oh, shucks. Well, we'll do it again." When they started their business to raise money for the hospital (which I though was a great thing to suggest to children), they *instantly* had a full load of clients and the ability to carry out every task perfectly.

The kids are just too perfect to be realistic. Other than that, my 8 yo seems to be very enthusiastic about the series. If they are properly researched, children may learn a few snippets of information with each one they read. If the child puzzles over the mystery, they might serve a little purpose of stimulating creative though.