The Mystery of the Star Ruby
The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Warner, Gertrude Chandler
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Random House
Just the Series: The Boxcar Children Mysteries Vol. 89   

Series and Publisher: The Boxcar Children Mysteries   

Annotation: The Aldens take part in a hunt at a gem mine and discover that someone is out to sabotage the contest.
Genre: [Mystery fiction]
 
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Catalog Number: #4686236
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Chapter Book Chapter Book Series Tracker
Publisher: Random House
Copyright Date: 2002
Edition Date: 2002 Release Date: 01/01/02
Illustrator: Soileau, Hodges,
Pages: 120 pages
ISBN: 0-8075-5510-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-8075-5510-1
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2002000778
Dimensions: 20 cm.
Subject Heading:
Orphans. Fiction.
Brothers and sisters. Fiction.
Precious stones. Collection and preservation. Fiction.
Language: English
Word Count: 15,259
Reading Level: 3.9
Interest Level: 2-5
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.9 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 59531 / grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:3.2 / points:6.0 / quiz:Q30912
Lexile: 570L
Guided Reading Level: O
Henry, Jessie, Violet and Bennie Alden, the Boxcar Children, are going gem-hunting!Jessie finds a stunning ruby in the annual Ruby Hollow Gem Mine competition, but before she can enter it in the competition, it disappears! Has she just lost it, or did someone take it? Now, instead of digging for gems, the children dig for clues. Who wants to win so much that they'd steal from children? They're determined to find out!
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The Alden children are visiting a gem mine that is holding its annual gem-hunting competition. With a little instruction and the right gear, the Aldens have everything they need to begin their search. It's not long before Jessie makes a fabulous find. But just when shes about to win the contest for finding the biggest ruby, her gem disappears! Now instead of digging for rocks, the Aldens are digging for clues. Who wants to win the contest so much that they would steal from the Boxcar Children?

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