Case of the Missing Honey
Part of the Step into Reading, Step 2 Series

Case of the Missing Honey

Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

The Alden children were searching for a home—and found a life of adventure! In this Boxcar Children Step 2 leveled reader, they visit a farm to learn about honey bees, only to uncover a mystery when the bees and honey begin to disappear. Perfect for early readers mastering simple sentences.

It’s summer and the Alden siblings are ready for adventure! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are invited to their friends’ farm to learn all about honeybees and beekeeping. But when someone starts tampering with the beehives and honey goes missing, the Aldens realize they have another mystery to solve! Will they be able to find the honey and help their farmer friends?

Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Beekeeper Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start their reading journey 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 9798217227181 (Paperback)
Published on Mar 16, 2027
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 9798217227198 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Mar 16, 2027
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 9798217227204 (Ebook)
Published on Mar 16, 2027
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 460L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9798217575756 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Mar 16, 2027
Published by Listening Library
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.

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