Books to Read If You Liked The Boxcar Children
I grew up reading the Boxcar Children (I read the whole series SO MANY times) and then it was the series that really got Ella into audiobooks when she was about 4.
All of my kids have gone through a serious Boxcar Children phase and we’ve listened to the series so many times over the years.
If you have a Boxcar Children lover, here are some other mystery series they might enjoy!
Books like boxcar children books
The Treasure of the Lost Mine by Gregory O. Smith
15 book series
This is a fun western adventure series with a modern twist (it definitely gives me Boxcar Children vibes!). I got the first one for Ani several years ago and now we own the whole series which my kids have listened to over and over again about a set of cousins that search for lost treasure, explore abandoned mines, and solve mysteries.
Clubhouse Mysteries by Sharon M. Draper, illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
6 book series
When four boys build a clubhouse, they name themselves the Black Dinosaurs and begin solving mysteries in their town.
Jigsaw Jones Mystery by James Preller
14 book series
Theodore “Jigsaw” Jones and his partner Mila are hunting for clues, or the “missing puzzle pieces” as they investigate missing animals, smelly sneakers, and even haunted houses. These top-secret detectives are ready to take on a new case.
Unicorn Rescue Society by Adam Gidwitz
6 book series
Unicorns are real, and Elliot and Uchenna find out there are plenty more dangerous things in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. This fun young middle grade series includes facts about the natural world and the mythical, plus the humor and fast-paced dialogue is that will make you want to keep reading.
Billie B. Brown by
27 book series
This cute series has either word art or illustrations on every page, sure to keep readers engaged. Billie is funny, clever, and relatable and her adventures revolve around everyday topics like navigating friendships and standing up for yourself.
Field Trip Mysteries by Steve Brezenoff
20 book series
On every school field trip they take, four classmates find themselves in the middle of a mystery. Little clues are sprinkled throughout the story to help the reader solve the mystery before the kids do.
Cam Jansen Mysteries by David A. Adler
34 book series
Cam Jansen is an amazing detective, and together with her friend Eric, she solves every mystery that comes her way. Did I mention she has a photographic memory?
Framed by James Ponti
3 book series
Ella loved the City Spies books, so when I discovered this mystery series by the same author, I snagged all three of them for Ella who blew through them in a week. This series follows Florian Bates who is the only kid that the FBI Director has on speed dial (and a kid that a whole lot of criminals want taken care of). After a move to DC, Florian and his new friend Margaret uncover a mystery that involves a major crime ring, the FBI and the National Gallery. It’s up to them to solve the mystery AND get their homework done.
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