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~ Gertrude Chandler Warner (Author), Mary Gehr (Illustrator) "Now, tell us, Grandfather," cried Henry..." (more)
Key Phrases: company chair, dish cupboard, big kettle, Captain Daniel
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Boxcar Children are spending the summer on their own private island. There's a mysterious stranger on the island who must keep his identity a secret. And that's not the only surprise in store for the Boxcar Children on Surprise Island!.


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Adventure abounds as the Alden children spend a summer living on their grandfather's island.  They display a wealth of confidence in their ability to face life's everyday challenges armed only with their clever inventiveness and the support of eachother.  Few subjects are as sure to capture the imaginations of children as the idea of living on their own.  A hint of suspense is woven through the story until the mysterious true identity of Joe the handyman is finally revealed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 178 pages
  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (September 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807576743
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807576748
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars So many surprises!, January 21, 2005
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When I say "So many surprises," I really mean it! For example, the children find Indian artifacts, when they never thought they would. Benny and his friend found a mini-cave. I like this book because it had so many surprises!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for kids!!, January 14, 2003
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The Boxcar Children #2 Suprise Island is a great book for kids and others 15 and under. My favorite part was when the kids found Indian Point and all the artifacts hidden there. After they found all the artifacts they made there own museum. My other favorite part was when the dogs raced each other. When they had to leave they weren't very disspointed because they knew that they were going to come back.The author is such a realistic writer that when you read this book you think that you are there with them.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Full of surprises, August 29, 2002
By Mrs Baldwin (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
  
I still enjoy these books even though the real thrill of reading them only happens when you're still a child. I remember not liking this one much the first time through, actually, but then a year later or so re-reading it and liking it.

Basically it's a summer of re-living the survival skills of the first book, except they are in a barn on their grandfather's island. A captain and his so-called handyman live close by to help if anything should happen. But the handyman seems to know a lot, and the children find it hard to believe that he's only a handyman.

This book also marks the first appearance of Benny's friend Mike, who plays a pretty important role in some of the books to come. It also hints at the yellow house, which was what spurred the story of the third book (the first real mystery in the series).

Definitely should be read as part of the real Boxcar Children experience - not the foundationless fluff written by various authors of today.

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1.0 out of 5 stars not new and 6 weeks late...
Book came 6 weeks late and was not in new condition as advertised. Seller apologized but that did little to help the situation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Retter

5.0 out of 5 stars Box Car kids are still relevant today! My kids love them.
Growing up in the same town as Ms. Chandler, I was lucky enough to go to the library to hear her read her stories. I loved them. Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by M. Landry

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
My kids, 9, 6, and 3, love these books, which is a surprise since they don't contain any electronics, fantasy adventures, or magic. They beg me to read "just one more chapter! Read more
Published on August 25, 2006 by C. Bates

3.0 out of 5 stars Generally okay, but mixed
Warner's second in the Boxcar series is pretty much more of the same. Gone however is any real novelty or discovery. Read more
Published on March 1, 2005 by A. S. Templeton

5.0 out of 5 stars Supurise Island
If you like adventure this is the book for you! This book takes you on a quest to a new land. The Box Car Children always find a way to kepp that book in your hand!! Read more
Published on July 29, 2002 by Emily

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Mystery for People Who Loves Mystery
I have many of the Boxcar children books. They are really colorful on my bookshelf because of the differnt colors of the spines of the books. Read more
Published on October 4, 2001 by P. Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boxcar Children on Suprise Island!
Mysteryous adventures welcome The Boxcar Children to Suprise Island, a mysteryous private island that the children visit in the second book in THE BOXCAR CHILDREN series. Read more
Published on April 20, 2000 by thebookreader

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book With happy ending
I enjoy reading the Boxcar Children. This is the second book in the series - The Boxcar's second adventure. Read more
Published on June 30, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book in the World
Four children go to an island, find one of their family members, and get very excited. They call their grandfather and have him come to the island in order to surprise him. Read more
Published on February 26, 1999

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