The Aldens have found a mystery under their very own roof! When the children found an old journal behind the closet wall in the guest room, they never dreamed it would lead them on a search for valuable coins. What happened to the girl who wrote the journal — and what is she trying to tell them?
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"This book is when the Aldens go to a friend's house. They overhear something about money in the house. They try to find it."
— Mrs. (4 out of 5 stars)
" My favorite of the Boxcar mysteries. "
— drowningmermaid, 11/15/2013" This book was ok it was a little weird (no offense) "
— Kevin, 8/5/2013" The mystery is so fun to read.Read the book to find out the thing behind the wall. "
— Patrick, 7/31/2013" I LOVED these books growing up! "
— Ember, 7/10/2013" The Boxcar Children = most read series between the ages of 6 and 9 for me. I think of these fondly. Every child should read this series. "
— Elevetha, 6/21/2013" A good series for the young reader. "
— Hazel, 4/10/2013" I loved the first one so i will love this! "
— Zoe, 12/28/2012" I love this book because of the fun game they play. When I was younger I played it with my siblings. "
— Susan, 12/11/2012Gertrude Warner (1890–1979) was born in Putnam, Connecticut. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather and each Christmas she gave him one as a gift. She went on to be a teacher for more than thirty years and was inspired to write easy and fun-to-read books for children in a time when there were few. Warner is best remembered as the author of the Boxcar Children mysteries.
Tim Gregory has been a professional on stage, screen, and television since graduating from DePaul University, where he earned his master of fine arts degree. His portfolio includes many notable acting, directing, and writing projects, including work at the Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. He is also the founding artistic director of Provision Theater in Chicago and can be seen on HGTV’s New Spaces.