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The Boxcar Children, a trio of spirited orphans traveling from Boston to San Francisco, find themselves in the midst of an unexpected mystery during their train ride. Using their keen detective skills, the siblings investigate clues and uncover secrets hidden aboard the railroad locomotive.
The adventure showcases the power of sibling teamwork, the excitement of railroad travel in the early 1900s, and the thrill of solving puzzles, all while continuing the beloved Boxcar Children series.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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