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In this third entry of the Boxcar Children series, the band of youthful detectives—Frank, Mary, and the twins—find themselves at the heart of an astronomical mystery. A student’s research paper disappears from the observatory, propelling the girls into a frantic search for clues.
Their investigation leads them to a second, more sinister disappearance, as another student goes missing. Navigating the rustic town and its eccentric scientists, the Boxcar children use their keen observation and daring spirit to piece together the truth behind the vanishings.
Through perseverance, teamwork, and a touch of ingenuity, they resolve the mystery, uncovering motives and restoring justice to the community.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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