{"product_id":"mystery-at-the-old-ranch-isbn-9780593906446","title":"Mystery at the Old Ranch","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they spend a summer on their aunt's ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but there are some unusual things happening behind the scenes. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's \u003ci\u003eMystery Ranch\u003c\/i\u003e chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 2 Readers\u003c\/b\u003e use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.\"Though these homages to ­Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as \u003cb\u003efun mysteries on a ­beginner reading level\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGertrude Chandler Warner\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries..","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302052614373,"sku":"NP9780593906446","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593906446.jpg?v=1767733417","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mystery-at-the-old-ranch-isbn-9780593906446","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}