Surprise Island Adventure

Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

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Published on Feb 24, 2026 | 0 Hours 4 Minutes

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Published on Jan 21, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Published on Jan 21, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.

The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather’s island! Joe, the island’s friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s Surprise Island chapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

"Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9798217352470 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Feb 24, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593901847 (Paperback)
Published on Jan 21, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593901854 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jan 21, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593901861 (Ebook)
Published on Jan 21, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.