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Johnny Paynter flees Denver to escape being hanged for a murder he didn't commit. At his brother's ranch in Texas, where he thought he could take refuge, he finds his brother, Mark-dead. Taking advantage of his strong resemblance to his brother, Johnny assumes Mark's identity. Soon Johnny discovers that Mark had been corresponding with a widow named Sally in St. Louis, and she's en route to be a mail-order bride to Mark. Seeing no other option, Johnny...
22) Trails & Targets
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The four Darlyn sisters discover the family farm is mortgaged to the hilt when their father falls desperately ill. Plagued by a creditor with designs on more than their land, will a traveling stranger be the answer to their prayers? Greyson Wilder, searching for buffalo bones, is surprised to find himself saddled with a slew of sisters, instead. But it's the eldest-sharpshooting Beatrix-who hits the mark of his lonely heart. Armed with courage, cleverness,...
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“The Mystery at the Crooked House”: When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens' housekeeper, learns that she cannot afford to keep her childhood home, the Crooked House, the Aldens want to help. For years, there has been an unsolved riddle about the house, and solving it could lead to a treasure! Will the treasure save the Crooked House? Can the Boxcar Children find it in time?
“The Hockey Mystery”: The Aldens' favorite hockey star, Kevin Reynolds, is...
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“The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse”: The Greenfield Museum is holding a special exhibit all about ancient Egypt, and the main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy! But ever since the mummy arrived, nothing's gone right for the museum or its workers. Could the spooky sarcophagus be behind all the bad luck?
“The Mystery of the Star Ruby”: The Boxcar Children have entered the Ruby Hollow Gem Mine's annual gem-hunting competition. With a little...
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“The Chocolate Sundae Mystery”: The Aldens are helping out at their favorite ice cream store in town, the Shoppe. When very strange things begin to happen, the Shoppe is in danger of losing its customers and going out of business. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery and save the Shoppe before it's too late?
“The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon”: The Aldens are so excited when they get to meet other balloonists, learn how hot air balloons...
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“The Disappearing Staircase Mystery”: The Aldens are helping restore an old estate. The house is bursting with the collections of its mysterious and eccentric former owner. As the children explore, they come across hidden rooms, secret passageways, and strange noises coming from the walls. What's the secret of the Bugbee House?
“The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain”: The Aldens are helping to map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. As they travel...
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The Radio Mystery: The Alden children are helping out at a radio station and they're going to be actors in a live mystery show. Benny is excited to play the ghost dog! But some folks say the station is haunted. Can the Boxcar Children catch the radio ghost before the station's listeners are scared away?
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost: When the Aldens visit their friend Fran in Wisconsin, they can't wait to hear her tell the story of the runaway...
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Tracing the History of Abortion in America by Looking beyond the Laws to the Dramatic Stories and Colorful Personalities of the People They Touched
Fifty years ago, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capitol each year for marches and protests. But this story didn't begin...
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Uncover the spiritual riches of the personal journals of missionary and martyr Jim Elliot
Jim Elliot arrived in Ecuador as a missionary at age twenty-five. Three years later, he would become a martyr at the hands of the Auca, the indigenous people to whom he was witnessing. He left behind a young wife, a baby daughter, and an incredible legacy of faith.
Jim's volumes of personal journals, written over many years, reveal the inner struggles...
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“The Spy Game”: When the Boxcar Children uncover a strange puzzle in a friend's backyard, it's just the beginning of the "spy game"-a search for clues leading to gold! The children must make sense of a mysterious old photo and a riddle. But soon the children begin to suspect that there's a mystery inside the mystery. Just who is behind the spy game, anyway?
“The Dog-Gone Mystery”: When a dog training school opens in Greenfield, the Boxcar...
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“The Ice Cream Mystery”: The Aldens are helping out at the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn. They are learning to make ice cream and creating some new flavors. But they soon notice that the ice cream isn't the only thing getting mixed up at the Ice Cream Barn. It appears that someone wants to shut the shop down! Can the Boxcar Children sort out this sticky mess before the Ice Cream Barn gets licked?
“The Midnight Mystery”: The Alden children are...
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The Great Detective Race: The local radio station is putting on the Great Detective Race, where contestants must solve riddles and search all over Greenfield for clues leading to the grand prize. The Aldens sign up, and soon they're following the riddles' clues all over town.
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie: The Aldens are visiting a friend who owns a drive-in movie. The children love to eat popcorn in the car and watch movies under the stars. But...
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The Black Pearl Mystery: The Boxcar Children and their grandfather are visiting Hawaii. They help pick pineapples on their cousin Mary's plantation, go snorkeling, and visit a volcano. But they can't figure out why no one will tell them the legend of the black pearl. And who took the diving maps that belonged to cousin Mary's husband? It looks as if the Aldens have another mystery on their hands!
The Cereal Box Mystery: When the Aldens come across...
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“The Mystery of the Singing Ghost”: The Boxcar Children are excited because their cousins are moving to Greenfield. They decide to fix up the house that cousins Joe and Alice have bought. There's just one problem: it seems to be haunted-by a ghost that sings! Is someone trying to keep Joe and Alice from moving in?
“The Mystery in the Snow”: The lodge is having its annual winter carnival, and the Boxcar Children sign up to compete in events...
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“The Rock N Roll Mystery”: The Aldens are helping Greenfield's most popular band get ready for a music festival. A big-time music producer will be there to watch the show, and everyone in Greenfield is hoping the band will be famous soon. The day before the festival, the band's instruments are stolen! Can the Aldens find the instruments-and the thief-before the big show?
“The Secret of the Mask”: The Aldens are preparing for a yard sale when...
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The Boardwalk Mystery
It’s summer at the shore, but someone wants to put a stop to all the fun! Who’s ruining the rides at the amusement pier? The Aldens are on the case . . .
Mystery of the Fallen Treasure
A backpack full of jewels has fallen out of a plane! Was it just an accident? The Boxcar Children need to find out what happened!
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost
Can visiting a gravesite bring bad luck? The Boxcar Children...
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“The Mystery of the Lost Mine”: The Aldens are going on a trip to the Arizona desert. There they learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Boxcar Children find out if the legend is true-and if it is, who will find the gold?
“The Guide Dog Mystery”: The Aldens are going to visit a guide dog school-but once they arrive, mysterious things start to happen. Benny sees strange lights...
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“The Canoe Trip Mystery”: The Boxcar Children are going on a canoe trip with Grandfather and Aunt Jane. They enjoy paddling across the sparkling lake and camping under the stars. But their trip really gets interesting when they find a mysterious riddle leading them to hidden treasure!
“The Mystery of the Hidden Beach”: The children are attending Camp Coral, where they learn about the ocean and all the things in it-coral, fish, dolphins, and...
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The Mystery at the Alamo: The Aldens are visiting the Alamo with their grandfather. They arrive at the Alamo to find that a movie is being made there - and they are going to be in it. But then things start to go wrong on the movie set, and a priceless ring from the Alamo Museum disappears. Are the two things connected? It is up to the Boxcar Children to solve this new puzzle!
The Outer Space Mystery:The Boxcar Children are going to college! That...
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“The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar”: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar... with their dog, Watch, in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch. Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important...