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The Boxcar Children #43

The Mystery On Stage The Boxcar Children #43

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# 43 in The Boxcar Children Mysteries.

121 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

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832 reviews441 followers
March 18, 2023
It was an Okay reading and re-reading.
Synopsis: "The Boxcar Children have a chance to be in a real play - The Wizard of Oz! Jessie is chosen for the Cowardly Lion. Benny will play a munchkin. Even Watch has a part and all the Aldens are helping with the show. Then mysterious things begin to happen. Someone makes a threatening phone call and a costume is destroyed. Maybe the show won't go on - unless the Boxcar Children can solve the mystery before opening night!"
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33 reviews1 follower
February 8, 2024
Sooooo gooooood! It was in my top 10 favorites! I love to act and I love to predict who caused the mystery! I hope you read it!
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313 reviews3 followers
March 12, 2024
I liked it. It was one of the better ones. I highly recommend this series.
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1,364 reviews26 followers
November 13, 2025
"The Mystery on Stage," 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 on Stage" is a charming addition to "The Boxcar Children" series, perfect for kids who enjoy a classic, gentle mystery.
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Author 3 books3 followers
October 24, 2022
Book 43 of the Boxcar Children. This was a good example of how a mystery does not have to be flashy to be good. This book is in someways a nod to Phantom of the Opera. Someone is trying to ruin play and the Alden children are on the case. This was a good mystery, not in my top favorites but close. I can see how these books influenced a generation. ​

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1,307 reviews10 followers
September 25, 2024
(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.
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239 reviews
May 4, 2025
Great beginning, mysterious middle, ending was a little over done
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Author 23 books146 followers
January 26, 2009
This book left a lot of conflicting and scattered clues, none of which added up to solving the mystery.

My daughter preferred the Vampire's Vacation, as that book left definite clues that added up to solving the mystery rather than pointing the reader in different directions.

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421 reviews
October 26, 2013
This was one left a lot to be desired. There were a lot if conflicting clues and loose ends that were never really brought together in the end. My 4 year old did still enjoy it.
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March 9, 2015
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 :)
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