The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo, by Gertrude Chandler Warner, says that mystifying problems can have simple answers. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are at Rosedale, in Edward Marlow’s house. Marlow also has a zoo. Strange things are happening there. The signs are mixed up, turning off the power, and hurting the animals. They had several suspects, but there was no proof. Benny especially loved a monkey named Amos. There was no proof he was still there. However, the Aldens saw Mac Tatcher, the person who worked at Rosedale’s bookstore, steal Amos. They followed him back home. He angrily admitted why he had stolen Amos and when he was going away, his zoo keys fell out. That was the proof that he did those horrible things. There was really an easy-to- understand explanation to both of those mysteries! I recommend this mystery for boys and girls, grades third to fourth.
The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo (Boxcar Children)
By Gertrude Chandler Warner
Book 26 of 134 in the
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 2 - 5 | Grades 2 - 5 | O | 4.1 | 15249 |
The Boxcar Children try to find out who's responsible for causing some trouble at Edward Marlow's zoo.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN-13: 9780807553855
ISBN-10: 0807553859
Published on 1/1/1992
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 128
Book Reviews (2)
every story has a villain . . . and in this case the villain is switching animals habitats , increasing heat regulations ,and stealing animals!!!! have fun reading this mind boggling mystery with The Boxcar Children!!