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Legend of the Vampire

Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

Paperback

Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate...a local vampire legend?! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are so excited to meet Mr. Hudson, a famous local author! But strange things keep happening at his house and everyone seems to think it’s the vampire from local legend, the same one that inspired Mr. Hudson’s book. Can the Aldens get to the bottom of this mystery before it’s too late? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Vampire Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start 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.

ISBN 9798217115600 (Paperback)
Published on Aug 25, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9798217115617 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Aug 25, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9798217115624 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 25, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | 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.

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