The Mystery in Washington D.C. (Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #2) (Boxcar Children Special) [Paperback]

Gertrude Chandler Warner (Creator)

Book Description

Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Boxcar Children Special

The Boxcar Children take a trip to Washington, D.C, and visit the Capitol Building and the Air and Space Museum. But when things start disappearing from their hotel, and they realize they are being followed, the children know there's a mystery.

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The Boxcar Children take a trip to Washington, D.C, and visit the Capitol Building and the Air and Space Museum.

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: 110 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807554103
• ISBN-13: 978-0807554104
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Mystery & Detective > The Boxcar Children

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A great mystery, May 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Mystery in Washington D.C. (Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #2) (Boxcar Children Special) (Paperback)

This book in the Boxcar Children series involves all of thesame characters in the Alden family. In the beginning of the book,the children learn their grandfather will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for business and the children will get to go too. But because the grandfather will be busy during the day he has arranged for the children to stay at a bed and breakfast. While staying at the bed and breakfast the children meet many fascinating characters who all become suspects in the disappearance of items from the bed and breakfast. The children also make friends with a girl named Almira who is being followed by men in dark suits and sunglasses. While you enjoy the mystery you also get some great information about Washington, D.C. The children visit monuments and museums and share with readers some of the wonderful sights they see. It is a great book to read while studying Washington, D.C. in school. I highly recommend it - my third grade class really enjoyed it.