David Cunningham

Imagine visiting the old farmhouse where your grandfather grew up, only to find out the whole town thinks the place is haunted. When Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden arrive at Aunt Jane's farm, they expect a quiet summer vacation. Instead, they stumble right into a thrilling historical puzzle. People in the nearby village are whispering about the strange things happening around the property. But the Boxcar Children are not afraid of a little snooping. As they explore the old woodshed and the surrounding land, they start uncovering buried clues and hidden secrets. What they find goes all the way back to the Revolutionary War! Join the clever Alden siblings as they piece together the clues to clear the farmhouse's name. You will need to keep your eyes open and your mind sharp to help them solve this exciting mystery before their summer vacation is over.

Strap on your helmet and get ready to ride straight into a brand new puzzle. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are taking an exciting, cross-country overnight bicycle trip to visit their Aunt Jane. The journey starts out perfectly, but a sudden, massive rainstorm forces the Boxcar Children off the road. Seeking shelter, they stumble into an old, spooky, abandoned farmhouse to wait out the bad weather. While hiding from the thunder, the siblings discover they are not completely alone. A mysterious lost dog has attached himself to the group, and his sudden appearance comes with a whole lot of complications. Where did the dog come from, and why was he left behind in the dark? You will have to pedal fast and think even faster to help the Aldens solve this wild, rainy day mystery.

Cast off the ropes and set sail for a thrilling river adventure. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are spending their entire summer vacation floating down a lazy river on a rented houseboat. It is supposed to be a quiet and relaxing trip, but the Boxcar Children soon realize they are being closely watched. No matter which little town they decide to dock in, a mysterious, fast black car is always waiting for them on the shore. Someone wants a secret item that is hidden on the boat, and they are willing to pull off a dangerous blackmail scheme to get it. Can you help the famous detectives figure out what the pursuer is actually after? You will need to stay alert and follow the watery clues to stop the crooks before the summer is ruined.

All aboard for a thrilling mystery on the railway tracks! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are spending their summer traveling the country in a very special way. They are living inside Caboose Number 777 on the Little North Railroad. Riding at the back of a moving freight train is exciting enough, but the Boxcar Children quickly realize their temporary home is famous. At every single stop, strangers approach the train because they recognize the caboose. It turns out that Number 777 has a wild and unusual past involving an old circus clown and a desperate search for answers. You will need to pay close attention to the tracks ahead as you help the siblings uncover the secrets of the train car. Join the ride and see if you can solve this amazing railway puzzle.

Grab your hammer and nails, because the Alden family is building a brand new adventure. When a new family moves into the house right next door, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny decide to make friends by helping them construct a massive, amazing tree house in their yard. But once the Boxcar Children climb up to their high perch, they see something completely unexpected. From the top of the tree house, they can look right into their neighbor's attic, and they spot a strange, round window that nobody knew existed! The old house is hiding a secret room, and the clues inside are linked to a missing spyglass and two brothers who have been feuding for years. Can you help the brave siblings uncover the truth? You will need your best problem solving skills to explore the hidden room and solve this high flying mystery.

A simple bus ride turns into a massive investigation when a terrible storm forces Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden to take shelter at a small bus station. They were supposed to be on their way to the Science and Hobby Fair, but now they are stuck inside with a very gruff and suspicious station manager. It does not take long for the Boxcar Children to realize something weird is happening right under their noses. From a dangerously polluted river to the sudden appearance of two strange boys who are quickly kicked out of the station, the clues are stacking up. You will have to pay close attention to help the Aldens piece together this confusing puzzle. Join the famous siblings as they uncover the truth behind the environmental sabotage and figure out what the station manager is hiding.

Get ready to bundle up for a chilling winter adventure. What starts as a cozy fall vacation turns into a frosty puzzle when a sudden, massive snowstorm traps Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden inside a mountain cabin. While waiting for the storm to pass and rescue to arrive, the Boxcar Children hear strange noises echoing through the night. Then, they discover a mysterious coded message carved right into the closet door. Who left the message, and what does it mean? As if that is not enough, the siblings soon find a secret recipe and three strangers wandering in the freezing snow. You will need to use your best puzzle solving skills to help the Aldens crack the code. Join the famous sibling detectives as they turn a snowy disaster into an unforgettable investigation full of surprises.

Summer jobs are supposed to be normal and boring, but nothing is ever boring for the Alden family. When Henry and Benny land jobs working at the biggest department store in town, they think they will just be helping customers and sweeping floors. Instead, they find themselves right in the middle of a massive retail crime. An incredibly expensive vase completely disappears, the sales team starts receiving strange and spooky notes, and the fancy jewelry displays are tampered with after hours. Worst of all, the store manager thinks the boys might be causing the trouble themselves. It is up to Benny to clear their names and track down the real culprit. You will have to think fast and look for hidden clues as you join the Boxcar Children on this thrilling chase through the busy department store.

You do not always have to travel far from home to find an incredible adventure. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden discover a thrilling mystery sitting right under their very own roof. While exploring the guest room of their house, the Boxcar Children find a dusty, old journal hidden safely behind the closet wall. As they read the pages, they realize the book is actually a map to a highly valuable, long-lost coin collection. With the help of a young Canadian friend who is visiting for the week, the siblings set out to uncover the treasure. But what happened to the mysterious girl who originally wrote the journal, and what secrets is she trying to share? You will need your sharpest detective skills to help the Aldens follow the clues and solve the puzzle hidden inside the walls.

Pack your bags for a thrilling trip to the beautiful New England coast. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are beyond excited when they get the chance to spend their entire summer living inside a real, working lighthouse. The ocean views are spectacular during the day, but everything changes once the sun goes down. Strange things begin to happen in the dark. An unknown woman is spotted silently wandering up and down the empty beach, and the family dog, Watch, keeps waking up growling at spooky shadows in the middle of the night. Is someone else trying to use the lighthouse, and what are they hiding? You will need to bring your courage and your best detective skills as you join the Boxcar Children to shed some light on this chilling seaside mystery.