The Snowbound Mystery (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Boxcar Children (Pb)) [School & Library Binding]

Gertrude C. Warner (Author), David Cunningham (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1990 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Boxcar Children (Pb) (Book 13)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Alden children discover a secret recipe for sweet buns while they are snowbound in an old hunter's cabin.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

While the Aldens are taking an autumn trip to the woods, an unexpected snowstorm hits and strands them in a mountain cabin, where they discover a secret message. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Gertrude Chandler Warner is an Albert Whitman author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (August 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833544926
• ISBN-13: 978-0833544926
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 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: #3,242,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rob M. Worley is the Eisner-nominated writer of the hit kids comic series "Scratch9." His first mainstream work was the Marvel/Epic minseries "Young Ancient One". He's since gone on to write over a dozen comics including the pulp horror graphic novel "The Revenant" as well as several junior novels such as the "Heir to Fire" series and "The Legend of Tigerfist".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bound for fun, July 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Snowbound Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #13) (Paperback)

The Snow Boun Mystery is actually my favorite Boxcar Children Book, I'm not kidding either! Once when I ran out of books to read and my Mother refused to take me to the librarie I read the whole book twice. Since I've been reading other childrens mysteries the book is harder for me to remember.Ifeel like reading it right now! some things I remember are that the Aldens Grandfather ,James Alden, has a friend who allows the Alden children his log cabin for some time. Also I remember a grocery store about a mile away and a nice family in which lives there , On the way to bring food to the Aldens one person gets stuck th others get to the Aldens and they get they get that person safe and sound where the family stays untll the storm wore off.There is also apart about finding letters in the attick, apart about Viiolet disapearing, and a part abouta closet near the fire place. I don't want to give all of it away but, it's just hard not to do.Thankyou for your time to read all about this fabulous book!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boxcar Children(1), February 2, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Snowbound Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #13) (Paperback)

If you love a mystery that's exciting, suspencful, and humorous, then you will love this book right away. This fantastic novel is about how four young children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, survive in an old abandoned boxcar after their parents had just died. They go about life in secrecy from their grandfather who they have always thought of as terrible, even though they have never met him before. Living on berries, bread, milk and trash from a nearby dump they make the best out of their suroundings to enjoy life. Together, they create a pool, refrigerator, and many more luxerious appliances.

Later they find a stray dog and name him Watch, for his uncanny watchdog skill. He plays a important part in the story in warning the children of danger and harm. Even as an adult you will love this book because of it's whimsical, entertaining charm!

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Choice for the Reluctant Reader, November 22, 2009

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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Snowbound Mystery: A Graphic Novel (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels) (Paperback)

I purchased Snowbound Mystery because I was looking for an exciting book for a very young advanced reader, with age-appropriate content. The Boxcar Children series appeals to most children so I purchased Snowbound Mystery without realizing that it was a comic book format. The child was disappointed and so was I. This book would be a good choice for the reluctant reader; a child who is overwhelmed by the number of pages in a book and a lot of print. A child who loves to read will find this book a disappointment. I should have read the description more carefully.