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The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (The Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials) Paperback – January 1, 2002

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The Aldens are down south in Louisiana bayou country, visiting an area that has come to be known as Alligator Swamp. They're enjoying their time, but something odd is going on―food goes missing, signs disappear, and Benny sees something in the swamp that no one can explain. Could it be the ghost of Gator Ann―a long dead alligator―come back to haunt the swamp and its inhabitants?
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Book 19 of 21
    The Boxcar Children Specials
  3. Print length
    160 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    550L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.35 x 7.63 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    January 1, 2002
  10. ISBN-10
    9780807555170
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0807555170
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The Aldens are down south in Louisiana bayou country, visiting an area that has come to be known as Alligator Swamp.

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The Aldens are down south in Louisiana bayou country, visiting an area that has come to be known as Alligator Swamp.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0807555177
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780807555170
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807555170
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.35 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Gertrude Chandler Warner

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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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Eileen J Brumbaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful books
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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My youngest grandchildren love these books. Well worth the investment.
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Rebecca D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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Exactly what I wanted for my son, keeps his interest - great price and delivered in a timely fashion.
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Debbie June
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014
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gift for a young relative.
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C R.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015
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Enchanting childrens story
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Janette Channing
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
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Grandson loved the book
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Matt Krebs
5.0 out of 5 stars Alligator awesome!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
I LOVE EVERYTHING IN THIS BOOK!!!
Every part,every part,every time I read this book I love every part!!! I LOVE IT!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
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This book is pretty predictable. For this series, it's not the best.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not good
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016
I am sorry to say that this is a terrible book. In this book there was no action and not enough mystery. The boxcar children books are usually exciting but this book had no detail, no mystery, no adventure, and no exciting parts. I would not recommend this book.

Written by a 9 year old.
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