The Mystery on the Train

The Boxcar Children #51

by Aimee Lilly (Narrator), Aimee Lilly (Narrator)

The Boxcar Children love exploring the train, watching the beautiful scenery from the observation car, and eating in the dining car. But the train ride gets really interesting when they meet a young woman who has had something very valuable stolen from her. Can the Aldens solve the mystery before the train pulls into the last stop?

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Juvenile, Audiobook, Chapter Books

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Aimee Lilly has been involved in radio drama and recording work since 1989. Aimee has recorded audio books by many best-selling authors. She portrayed Hattie Durham in the Dramatic Audio Version of the best-selling Left Behind series, and was part of the dramatic, multi-voice recording of the New Living Translation. She has played nurses, mothers, teachers, teenagers, reporters, chambermaids, a puzzle piece, a Bitsy Smoochums doll, and even a piece of fruit - but Liz is her first reptile. Aimee and her husband Scott live in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice to see the Aldens actually riding a train. Mystery was decent. Enjoyed the cross-country travel bits. Nice that Violet’s appreciation for art came into play. Some of the family dynamics with the supporting cast seemed a bit odd, though.

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Totally made me want to take an overnight train ride when I was little.

Adult-me was screaming "Bad ghost writer!! Forgot canon!" because this is their first time on a moving train, even though they lived in a boxcar. Which totally ignores the Caboose Mystery, book number 11, where they sleep on a train for a week...even if it's not a passenger train. But then again, I shouldn't have been surprised because of all the continuity errors in other books.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Mystery on the Train," part of "The Boxcar Children" series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, is a delightful read for young mystery lovers. In this book, the Alden children find themselves on a new adventure, exploring a hidden beach and uncovering secrets.

The writing style is straightforward, making it easy for young readers to follow along. The Alden children's resourcefulness and teamwork shine as they solve the mystery, highlighting the importance of family and cooperation. The plot is engaging, with enough twists to keep readers interested without being too complex.

Overall, "The Mystery on the Train" is a charming addition to "The Boxcar Children" series, perfect for kids who enjoy a classic, gentle mystery.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The children's aunt gets them tickets for a train trip from Boston to San Francisco. They meet a girl, the contents of whose portfolio keep getting stolen -- or at least she says so. Of course the kids find the valuable posters she was carrying and discover the villain. Typical Boxcar book.

[Joseph D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 51 of the Boxcar Children. This book was full of twists. Wonderfully put together. Loved the guy in the disguise. Loved the intention. This book was a strong representation of the mystery genera. I liked it. ​

Joseph McKnight
http://www.josephmcknight.com

[Cherish Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4☆ Would recommend)
I loved these books as a kid & I'm really enjoying reading through the series again. I liked the mystery & the suspense. I like how there is more than one possible suspect, who each have reasonable motive. Would recommend.

[Kelli Trusedell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our family loves listening to the Boxcar Children books on audiobook, and my 9 year old has always REALLY loved trains, so this book was much enjoyed! We actually listened to it twice this past month! We give it four train cars. 🚃🚃🚃🚃

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank goodness all the other books in this series have been available on audio.

[Dakota Smith]

(Book that takes place on a train)

[Brynja · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to do that too!


"I can't belive this is hapening. maybe someone wanted to see them and borrowed them for a while." "i'm afraid the posters were really stolen this time," jessie said.

[Charles Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

50% bland

[Kim Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting mystery with a surprise ending!

[Violet M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

[Sue :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read. A mystery. Some of the characters are obnoxious but good over all.

[Anne D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read to the kids, really enjoying boxcar children as a family read aloud.

[Rakel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh.. I might be too old for the book 💔

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son and I enjoyed the setting of this story much more than the plot. Since none of us have ever been on an overnight train, it was a good insight as to what the ride would be like, and how the trains are laid out, and how often they stop. The plot itself (movie posters being protected by a girl, and then having them stolen) was not very interesting, and Annie was very one-dimensional and unlikable. It was obvious she was only using the Boxcar Children most of the time. I hope the characters in the next book we choose are more identifiable. Other than that, it wasn't a bad read.

[haidyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like box car children 51.it is a mystery on a train.they made a friend named Annie. Annie's Uncle Bob is not nice. Annie's uncle stole Annie's posters .The Alden Children could not wait for their aunt jane to get to their house.

[Partridge Public]

Warner, Gertrude C. PB

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

great when ur little

[Ruthie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a long time to read, but it was good.........

[Cori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read May 12, 2019

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book itself is just another stock "created by" Boxcar Children mystery, but it's the reason I've always wanted to go on a cross-country train trip.

[Rebecca]

One of my favorite childhood series. I read over a hundred of them. The first 50 or so were in order; after that I read whatever book I could get my hands on :)