The Candy Factory Mystery (Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #18) (Boxcar Children Special) [Paperback]

Gertrude Chandler Warner (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2002 | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Boxcar Children Special (Book 18)

When Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help. What could be more fun than spending their days making candy? But working in the factory isn't as sweet as they expected.

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When Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help.

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, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807555010
• ISBN-13: 978-0807555019
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Mystery Lovers, January 13, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Candy Factory Mystery (Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #18) (Boxcar Children Special) (Paperback)

The Candy Factory Mystery is about four kids who live with their Grandfather Alden. First, they receive chocolate mice with broken tails and candy hearts with scary messages from Winkles's Candy Factory. They decide to take a trip to Rose Winkles's candy factory to help out. The workers don't seem to want them around, and lots of candy is getting messed up. Is someone purposely trying to hurt the factory's buisness?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candy Factories, May 14, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Candy Factory Mystery (Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #18) (Boxcar Children Special) (Paperback)

The Candy Factory Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner is about four orphan children living in a boxcar alone. These children are Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry Alden. They eventually find their grandfather and they are working in a candy factory. Strange things are going on in the factory and the workers are acting like they do not want to be with the Aldens. Read this book to find out who was causing the problems at the candy factory.

I liked this book because it is a mystery and I like to try and figure it out before it ends. I think other school aged children would like this book. It is a series and there are more books to read about the Aldens.

I think the author wrote this because she wanted people to read mysteries and have imagination.