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In The Mystery of the Star Ruby, the Alden siblings—typical members of the Boxcar Children—participate in a gem‑mining competition. While searching for rare stones, they discover that one of the competitors is sabotaging the event, forcing the children to use their detective skills to solve the mystery and protect the contest. The story blends suspense, family teamwork, and a love of precious stones within the familiar world of Orphan Boxcar Children adventures.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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