Gertrude Chandler Warner

The four Alden children have adventures and solve crimes during the winter in three separate stories.

"A ghost mystery in their very own boxcar, a zombie, and a pumpkin-headed creature provide plenty of spooky fun for the Aldens in these three adventures! Includes three Boxcar children mysteries: #100 The mystery of the haunted boxcar, #124 The pumpkin head mystery, and #128 The zombie project"--from publisher's web site.

When Benny Alden sees a set of keys that were lost at the library, he follows clues to find the owner.

Four orphans take shelter in an old, red boxcar during a storm, and, determined to make it on their own, they turn it into a safe, cozy home.

In the first story, the Aldens are excited to be playing in their summer soccer league, until someone begins sabotaging the teams. Next, the Aldens investigate when the new coach of their community basketball league has her Most Valuable Player trophy stolen. Finally, in the third story, the Aldens help out at a minor league stadium and investigate when it appears someone in the ballpark is stealing the home team pitcher's signals and relaying them...

When Benny decides to dig a hole in the back yard, Grandfather gives him an old map that leads to a special discovery.

A collection of recipes based on the meals eaten by the Boxcar Children in the series of books decribing their mysterious adventures.

The boxcar children: Four orphaned siblings set up housekeeping in an abandoned boxcar because they think their grandfather is mean; but after becoming acquainted with him, they realize he is a nice man and they move into his house and live happily ever after. Surprise Island: The Alden children spend living on their grandfather's island. The yellow house mystery: Relates the exploits of the four Alden children as they locate a missing man. The...