Boxcar Children Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Boxcar Children books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Boxcar Children
Buy on Amazon1942
The Movie Star Mystery
Buy on Amazon1948
Surprise Island
Buy on Amazon1949
The Yellow House Mystery
Buy on Amazon1952
Mystery Ranch
Buy on Amazon1957
Mike's Mystery
Buy on Amazon1960
Blue Bay Mystery
Buy on Amazon1961
The Woodshed Mystery
Buy on Amazon1962
The Lighthouse Mystery
Buy on Amazon1962
Mountain Top Mystery
Buy on Amazon1964
Schoolhouse Mystery
Buy on Amazon1965
Caboose Mystery
Buy on Amazon1966
Houseboat Mystery
Buy on Amazon1967
Snowbound Mystery
Buy on Amazon1968
Tree House Mystery
Buy on Amazon1969
Bicycle Mystery
Buy on Amazon1970
Mystery in the Sand
Buy on Amazon1971
Mystery Behind the Wall
Buy on Amazon1973
Bus Station Mystery
Buy on Amazon1974
Benny Uncovers a Mystery
Buy on Amazon1976
The Animal Shelter Mystery
Buy on Amazon1991
The Haunted Cabin Mystery
Buy on Amazon1991
The Deserted Library Mystery
Buy on Amazon1991
The Old Motel Mystery
Buy on Amazon1991
The Disappearing Friend Mystery
Buy on Amazon1991
The Mystery Girl
Buy on Amazon1992
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
Buy on Amazon1992
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
Buy on Amazon1992
The Amusement Park Mystery
Buy on Amazon1992
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo
Buy on Amazon1992
The Camp-Out Mystery
Buy on Amazon1992
The Mystery Cruise
Buy on Amazon1992
The Mystery in the Snow
Buy on Amazon1992
The Castle Mystery
Buy on Amazon1993
The Pizza Mystery
Buy on Amazon1993
The Mystery Horse
Buy on Amazon1993
The Mystery at the Dog Show
Buy on Amazon1993
The Mystery of the Lost Village
Buy on Amazon1993
The Canoe Trip Mystery
Buy on Amazon1994
The Mystery of the Purple Pool
Buy on Amazon1994
The Ghost Ship Mystery
Buy on Amazon1994
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
Buy on Amazon1994
The Mystery of the Missing Cat
Buy on Amazon1994
The Mystery on Stage
Buy on Amazon1994
The Dinosaur Mystery
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery of the Stolen Music
Buy on Amazon1995
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery Bookstore
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery in the Cave
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
Buy on Amazon1996
The Mystery of the Secret Message
Buy on Amazon1996
The Mystery on the Train
Buy on Amazon1996
The Guide Dog Mystery
Buy on Amazon1996
The Hurricane Mystery
Buy on Amazon1996
Boxcar Children Bookshelf
Buy on Amazon1996
The Mystery in San Francisco
Buy on Amazon1997
The Outer Space Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
The Mystery at the Alamo
Buy on Amazon1997
The Firehouse Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
The Soccer Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
The Growling Bear Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
The Cereal Box Mystery
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mystery at Peacock Hall
Buy on Amazon1998
The Panther Mystery
Buy on Amazon1998
The Black Pearl Mystery
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mystery in the Mall
Buy on Amazon1999
The Basketball Mystery
Buy on Amazon1999
The Gymnastics Mystery
Buy on Amazon1999
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
Buy on Amazon1999
The Ghost Town Mystery
Buy on Amazon1999
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
Buy on Amazon2000
The Mystery of the Empty Safe
Buy on Amazon2000
The Mystery at the Crooked House
Buy on Amazon2000
The Poison Frog Mystery
Buy on Amazon2000
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery
Buy on Amazon2000
The Mystery in the Computer Game
Buy on Amazon2000
The Hockey Mystery
Buy on Amazon2000
The Copycat Mystery
Buy on Amazon2001
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
Buy on Amazon2001
The Summer Camp Mystery
Buy on Amazon2001
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
Buy on Amazon2001
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery
Buy on Amazon2001
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse
Buy on Amazon2002
The Stuffed Bear Mystery
Buy on Amazon2002
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
Buy on Amazon2002
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain
Buy on Amazon2002
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Buy on Amazon2002
The Mystery at Skeleton Point
Buy on Amazon2002
Mystery of the Fortune Cookie
Buy on Amazon2003
The Midnight Mystery
Buy on Amazon2003
The Ice Cream Mystery
Buy on Amazon2003
The Tattletale Mystery
Buy on Amazon2003
The Comic Book Mystery
Buy on Amazon2003
The Radio Mystery
Buy on Amazon2003
The Clue In The Corn Maze
Buy on Amazon2004
The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar
Buy on Amazon2004
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost
Buy on Amazon2004
The Finders Keepers Mystery
Buy on Amazon2004
The Ghost Of The Chattering Bones
Buy on Amazon2005
The Sword of the Silver Knight
Buy on Amazon2005
The Game Store Mystery
Buy on Amazon2005
The Mystery of the Orphan Train
Buy on Amazon2005
The Giant Yo-yo Mystery
Buy on Amazon2006
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake
Buy on Amazon2006
The Vanishing Passenger
Buy on Amazon2006
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery
Buy on Amazon2006
The Secret of the Mask
Buy on Amazon2007
The Ghost in the First Row
Buy on Amazon2007
The Seattle Puzzle
Buy on Amazon2007
The Box That Watch Found
Buy on Amazon2007
The Great Detective Race
Buy on Amazon2008
A Horse Named Dragon
Buy on Amazon2008
The Ghost At The Drive-In Movie
Buy on Amazon2008
The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes
Buy on Amazon2008
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Dog Lovers' Special
Buy on Amazon2009
Superstar Watch
Buy on Amazon2009
The Spy Game
Buy on Amazon2009
The Dog-gone Mystery
Buy on Amazon2009
The Vampire Mystery
Buy on Amazon2009
The Spy in the Bleachers
Buy on Amazon2010
The Amazing Mystery Show
Buy on Amazon2010
The Pumpkin Head Mystery
Buy on Amazon2010
The Cupcake Caper
Buy on Amazon2010
The Clue in the Recycling Bin
Buy on Amazon2011
The Great Turkey Heist (By: Robert Papp)
Buy on Amazon2011
The Zombie Project
Buy on Amazon2011
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
Buy on Amazon2014
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones
Buy on Amazon2015
The Legend of the Irish Castle
Buy on Amazon2016
The Election Day Dilemma
Buy on Amazon2016
The Sea Turtle Mystery
Buy on Amazon2019
Mystery at Camp Survival
Buy on Amazon2020
The Skeleton Key Mystery
Buy on Amazon2020
Trouble on the Wild West Express
Buy on Amazon2020
The Raptor Rescue
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Boxcar Children series is publication order: 1. The Boxcar Children (1942), 2. The Movie Star Mystery (1948), 3. Surprise Island (1949), 4. The Yellow House Mystery (1952), 5. Mystery Ranch (1957), and 134 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner contains 139 books. The series began in 1942 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Boxcar Children series is written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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