Secret of the Shipwreck

Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

Gertrude Chandler Warner ∙ Illustrated by Shane Clester

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Published on Nov 10, 2026 | 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! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden spend their summer on a remote island—one that is rumored to be the site of a shipwreck! Surrounded by shark-infested waters, the island has long been deserted. But as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that maybe they are not alone. Could there be a castaway living on the island? It’s up to the Boxcar Children to find out! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s Blue Bay 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 9798217115518 (Paperback)
Published on Nov 10, 2026
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: K

ISBN 9798217115525 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Nov 10, 2026
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: K

ISBN 9798217115532 (Ebook)
Published on Nov 10, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9798217408849 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Nov 10, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

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.

Shane Clester

SHANE CLESTER has been a professional illustrator since 2005. He currently lives in Florida with his wonderful wife and their two tots. When not illustrating, he can usually be found by his in-laws’ pool.