It’s a big week at Cogwheel Stadium — the Clayton Cogs are playing for the pennant! But the other team’s batters seem to know the pitches too well, and it’s clear someone in the stadium is stealing the Cogs pitcher’s signals. Now the Boxcar Children must find out who is spying for the other team!
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“Youngsters able to begin reading chapter booksare certain to enjoy this mystery that should also appeal to the many boys whoare reluctant readers.”
— Chidren’s Literature
" Ripped from the front pages, cloak and dagger shenanigans ensue when the Box Car Kids and the CIA join forces to block illegal trafficking of nuclear weapons by attending May Day rallies in Russia, North Korea and Iran! "
— Ed, 6/20/2013Gertrude 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.