by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Joeming Dunn
illustrated by Ben Dunn.
Taking a drive through the country, the Alden family come across a houseboat for rent. After Grandfather agrees that the family can rent the houseboat, the Aldens prepare for a journey! Their journey's start is almost interrupted when they almost get into an accident with a speeding car as they head home to pack for their houseboat adventure, but they are soon able to begin their exciting vacation. However, it seems that they mysterious car they encountered keeps appearing everywhere they go, causing the family to be suspicious. When a valuable vase gets stolen from an auction the family attends, they find themselves involved in the mystery and wonder if the suspicious car is somehow connected to the theft. Will the Aldens be able to solve the mystery?
The Boxcar Children series was one of my favorites when I was in elementary school, so I was thrilled to see that a graphic novel version of this series is available! Joeming Dunn's retelling of Gertrude Chandler Warner's story paired with great illustrations by Ben Dunn make this graphic novel a fun read. I hope that those who find enjoy this book want to then read the original story, which I do have in the library!
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