As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Reading order
Boxcar Children Books in Order
This page lists the complete Boxcar Children reading order by Gertrude Chandler Warner, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.
Updated 2026-06-22 / 132 books / 1948-2023
Boxcar Children Reading Order
Boxcar Children Books by Publication Order
1948
The Movie Star Mystery
#2
1949
Surprise Island
#3
1957
Mystery Ranch
#5
1962
The Lighthouse Mystery
#9
1964
Mountain Top Mystery
#10
1965
Schoolhouse Mystery
#11
1966
Caboose Mystery
#12
1967
Houseboat Mystery
#13
1968
Snowbound Mystery
#14
1969
Tree House Mystery
#15
1970
Bicycle Mystery
#16
1971
Mystery in the Sand
#17
1973
Mystery Behind the Wall
#18
1974
Bus Station Mystery
#19
1976
Benny Uncovers a Mystery
#20
1991
The Animal Shelter Mystery
#21
1991
The Haunted Cabin Mystery
#22
1991
The Deserted Library Mystery
#23
1991
The Old Motel Mystery
#24
1991
The Disappearing Friend Mystery
#25
1992
The Mystery Girl
#26
1992
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
#27
1992
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
#28
1992
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo
#30
1992
The Camp-Out Mystery
#31
1992
The Mystery Cruise
#32
1992
The Mystery in the Snow
#33
1993
The Castle Mystery
#34
1993
The Mystery Horse
#36
1993
The Mystery at the Dog Show
#37
1993
The Mystery of the Lost Village
#38
1994
The Canoe Trip Mystery
#39
1994
The Mystery of the Purple Pool
#40
1994
The Ghost Ship Mystery
#41
1994
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
#42
1994
The Mystery of the Missing Cat
#43
1994
The Mystery on Stage
#44
1995
The Dinosaur Mystery
#45
1995
The Mystery of the Stolen Music
#46
1995
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery
#47
1995
The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
#48
1995
The Mystery Bookstore
#49
1995
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
#50
1995
The Mystery in the Cave
#51
1996
The Mystery of the Lost Mine
#52
1996
The Mystery of the Secret Message
#53
1996
The Mystery on the Train
#54
1996
The Guide Dog Mystery
#55
1996
The Hurricane Mystery
#56
1996
Boxcar Children Bookshelf
#57
1997
The Mystery in San Francisco
#58
1997
The Outer Space Mystery
#59
1997
The Mystery at the Alamo
#60
1997
The Firehouse Mystery
#61
1997
The Soccer Mystery
#62
1997
The Growling Bear Mystery
#63
1998
The Cereal Box Mystery
#64
1998
The Mystery at Peacock Hall
#65
1998
The Panther Mystery
#66
1998
The Black Pearl Mystery
#67
1998
The Mystery of the Lake Monster
#68
1998
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword
#69
1999
The Mystery in the Mall
#70
1999
The Basketball Mystery
#71
1999
The Gymnastics Mystery
#72
1999
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map
#73
1999
The Ghost Town Mystery
#74
2000
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
#75
2000
The Mystery of the Empty Safe
#76
2000
The Mystery at the Crooked House
#77
2000
The Poison Frog Mystery
#78
2000
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery
#79
2000
The Mystery in the Computer Game
#80
2000
The Hockey Mystery
#81
2001
The Copycat Mystery
#82
2001
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog
#83
2001
The Summer Camp Mystery
#84
2001
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
#85
2001
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery
#86
2002
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse
#87
2002
The Stuffed Bear Mystery
#88
2002
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue
#89
2002
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain
#90
2002
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
#91
2002
The Mystery at Skeleton Point
#92
2003
Mystery of the Fortune Cookie
#93
2003
The Midnight Mystery
#94
2003
The Ice Cream Mystery
#95
2003
The Tattletale Mystery
#96
2003
The Comic Book Mystery
#97
2003
The Radio Mystery
#98
2004
The Clue In The Corn Maze
#99
2004
The Mystery Of The Haunted Boxcar
#100
2004
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost
#101
2004
The Finders Keepers Mystery
#102
2005
The Ghost Of The Chattering Bones
#103
2005
The Sword of the Silver Knight
#104
2005
The Game Store Mystery
#105
2005
The Mystery of the Orphan Train
#106
2006
The Giant Yo-yo Mystery
#107
2006
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake
#108
2006
The Vanishing Passenger
#109
2006
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery
#110
2007
The Secret of the Mask
#111
2007
The Ghost in the First Row
#112
2007
The Seattle Puzzle
#113
2007
The Box That Watch Found
#114
2008
The Great Detective Race
#115
2008
A Horse Named Dragon
#116
2008
The Ghost At The Drive-In Movie
#117
2008
The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes
#118
2009
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Dog Lovers' Special
#119
2009
Superstar Watch
#120
2009
The Spy Game
#121
2009
The Dog-gone Mystery
#122
2009
The Vampire Mystery
#123
2010
The Spy in the Bleachers
#124
2010
The Amazing Mystery Show
#125
2010
The Pumpkin Head Mystery
#126
2010
The Cupcake Caper
#127
2011
The Clue in the Recycling Bin
#128
2011
The Great Turkey Heist(By: Robert Papp)
#129
2011
The Zombie Project
#130
2014
The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch
#131
2015
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones
#132
2016
The Legend of the Irish Castle
#133
2016
The Election Day Dilemma
#134
2019
The Sea Turtle Mystery
#135
2020
Mystery at Camp Survival
#136
2020
The Skeleton Key Mystery
#137
2020
Trouble on the Wild West Express
#138
2023
The Raptor Rescue
#139
Questions readers ask
What is the correct Boxcar Children reading order?
The Boxcar Children reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.
How many Boxcar Children books are there?
This catalog currently lists 132 Boxcar Children books published across 1948-2023.
Who writes the Boxcar Children books?
Boxcar Children is listed as a book series by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
Should I read Boxcar Children in publication order?
For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Boxcar Children. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.
More by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Gertrude Chandler Warner books in order and complete bibliography ->Source note: Sequencebooks organizes author, book, and series records from its catalog data. Publication years and series order are shown when available.