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The Alden children, siblings living at the Boxcar Inn, are drawn into a mystery when a jewelry store is robbed. While they trace clues to recover the stolen gems, a mischievous thief sneaks into their lives, pilfering their beloved cereal. Together, they must outwit the thief and bring the culprit to justice.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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