The Boxcar Children: The Day of the Dead Mystery

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! The kids are celebrating Dia De Los Muertos when mysterious events begin to jeopardize their celebration. Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery.

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out--that is, until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what’s going on and help their friends save the celebration?

Story Locale:Fictional New England town of Greenfield, CT

Series Overview: Boxcar Children "Holiday Specials" Pub Plan:

Fall 2024

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About the Author

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.

Author Hometown: Putnam, CT