The Mystery of the Secret Message

The Boxcar Children #55

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

The Aldens are helping their grandfather organize Greenfield’s Winter Festival. When the Boxcar Children get a roll of photos developed, they find a secret message hidden in one of them. They are baffled, and things become even more mysterious when they realize that someone is trying to ruin the Winter Festival by tearing down the decorations and stealing a local statue! There must be a connection between the message and everything that is going wrong. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what it is in time to save the Festival?

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction, Juvenile, Chapter Books, Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade

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

[Janete on hiatus due health issues · Rating 5 out of 5]

My book + Scribd audio.
Synopsis: "The Aldens are helping their grandfather organize Greenfield's Winter Festival. When the Boxcar Children get a roll of photos developed, they find a secret message hidden in one of them. They are baffled, and things become even more mysterious when they realize that someone is trying to ruin the Winter Festival by tearing down the decorations and stealing a local statue! There must be a connection between the message and everything that is going wrong. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what it is in time to save the Festival?"

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Mystery of the Secret Message," 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 of the Secret Message" is a charming addition to "The Boxcar Children" series, perfect for kids who enjoy a classic, gentle mystery.

[Joseph D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 55 of the Boxcar Children. A mystery right in Greenfield who would have guessed. Shadowy figures, ransacked items, vandalized statues. What are the Alden children to do. And all of this right before a big celebration. Can the children solve the mystery in time? The series continues to entertain. ​

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.

[Jeremiah L Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The statue got stolen unbelievable

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate that good family values are encouraged in the Boxcar Children. The siblings work together and look out for each other. I enjoyed this one, even as an adult.

[Kim Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was intriguing with the photography aspect.

[Sue Babovec · Rating 3 out of 5]

another fun book to read to Calvin via the phone

[Laurie D'ghent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just right. Nothing inappropriate. Good mystery. Easy read.

[Isabel Sasine · Rating 5 out of 5]

audible

[Gabby Proxmire · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Mystery of the Secret Message
Gertrude Chandler Warner

In this book Benny, Violet, Jessie and Henry all find a picture with a secret message in it. They go through all the people in the town and try to figure out who's it is. And they try to figure out who the picture was meant for. While they are doing this the town is having a fair. In the fair they are going to take a vote on where they should place this big statue. There is this one shop owner who tries to keep the statue in front of her store so she steals it with the help of some friends.

This book is exciting when the kids are being followed by someone and they have to figure out who it is. Also it is exciting when they find out who stole the statue and why they stole the statue. This book is good for middle schoolers. This is because there are some hard words but it is also no that long of a book to read. You should read this book if you like mysteries and try to solve mysteries.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it. It shows how to send secret messages.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

There were lots of suspicious people and there were three main people plus the boxcar children. It was really, really fun.

[Alisse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that the Mystery of the message was alright. It wasn't as good as some of the other Boxcar Children Mystery's, but I liked it.

[WSL Library]

X2

[Tyra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another boxcar children book. They are all pretty similar, but Alex loves them. They are about good kids which I really like.

[Engi Sloan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery Rock's

I consider this a good book.. This was a great statue and festival saving mystery..!!! YAHOO!YIPPY! This was perfectoe!!! YAY!!!

[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 :)

[Allison McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery of the secret message

Henry,Jessie,violet,and Benny have a mystery to solve. Who wrecked the decorations? Who stole the statue? Find out in this mystery!

[Linda Klinedinst · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good...I just love this entire series and I would highly recommend the Boxcar Children's Mystery Series.

I give this book 5/5 Stars here on Goodreads.