Secret of the Shipwreck

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.