Gertrude Chandler Warner books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1890–1979
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 177
Gertrude Chandler Warner published 3 novels, 28 novellas, 142 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with The Boxcar Children (1924).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gertrude Chandler Warner
Shortest way in
The Midnight Mystery
One of the most-read, at about 128 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Watch Runs Away (1999)
Benny's Saturday Surprise (2001)
The Boxcar Children From Sea To Shining Sea (2011)
Novellas in order
The Movie Star Mystery (1948)
The Mystery at the Ballpark (1995)
The Guide Dog Mystery (1996)
The Mystery on the Train (1996)
The Pet Shop Mystery (1996)
The Mystery at the Alamo (1997)
The Outer Space Mystery (1997)
The Black Pearl Mystery (1998)
The Mystery of the Stolen Sword (1998)
The Mystery in New York (1999)
The Honeybee Mystery (2000)
The Mystery in the Computer Game (2000)
The Mystery of the Screech Owl (2001)
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain (2001)
The Candy Factory Mystery (2002)
The Mystery at Skeleton Point (2002)
The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse (2002)
The Mystery of the Spider's Clue (2002)
The Midnight Mystery (2003)
The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery (2006)
The Ghost in the First Row (2007)
The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie (2008)
The Copycat Mystery (2011)
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery (2011)
The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle (2014)
The Hundred-Year Mystery (2019)
The Sea Turtle Mystery (2019)
The Mystery of the Forgotten Family (2020)
Children's books in order
Star Stories for Little Folks (1918)
The Boxcar Children (1924)
The Yellow House Mystery (1953)
Mystery Ranch (1958)
Mike's Mystery (1960)
Blue Bay Mystery (1961)
The Woodshed Mystery (1962)
Caboose Mystery (1966)
Houseboat Mystery (1967)
Tree House Mystery (1969)
Bicycle Mystery (1970)
Mystery in the Sand (1971)
Boxcar Children: Bus Station Mystery (1974)
Surprise Island (1977)
The Deserted Library Mystery (1991)
The Disappearing Friend Mystery (1991)
The Haunted Cabin Mystery (1991)
The Old Motel Mystery (1991)
The Amusement Park Mystery (1992)
The Boxcar Children: The Mystery Cruise; #29 (1992)
The Mystery in the Snow (1992)
The Pizza Mystery (1992)
The Mystery Horse (1993)
The Mystery of the Lost Village (1993)
The Mystery on the Ice (1993)
The Mystery at Snowflake Inn (1994)
The Mystery of the Missing Cat (1994)
The Dinosaur Mystery (1995)
The Mystery Bookstore (1995)
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar (1995)
The Mystery of the Stolen Music (1995)
The Pilgrim Village Mystery (1995)
Mystery in the Cave (1996)
The Hurricane Mystery (1996)
The Mystery at the Fair (1996)
The Mystery of the Black Raven (1996)
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting (1996)
The Mystery of the Lost Mine (1996)
The Mystery of the Secret Message (1996)
The Panther Mystery (1996)
A Present for Grandfather (1997)
Boxcar. the Firehouse Mystery (1997)
Meet the Boxcar Children (1997)
The Growling Bear Mystery (1997)
The Mystery in San Francisco (1997)
The Mystery in the Old Attic (1997)
The Mystery of the Lake Monster (1997)
The Niagara Falls Mystery (1997)
The Soccer Mystery (1997)
Benny's New Friend (1998)
Magic Show Mystery (1998)
The Basketball Mystery (1998)
The Cereal Box Mystery (1998)
The Mystery at Peacock Hall (1998)
The Mystery in Washington, DC (1998)
The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels (1998)
The Windy City Mystery (1998)
Benny Goes into Business (1999)
The Ghost Town Mystery (1999)
The Mystery in the Mall (1999)
The Poison Frog Mystery (1999)
The Great Bicycle Race Mystery (2000)
The Gymnastics Mystery (2000)
The Home Run Mystery (2000)
The Mystery of the Empty Safe (2000)
The Hockey Mystery (2001)
The Mystery of the Tiger's Eye (2001)
The Secret Under the Tree (2001)
The Summer Camp Mystery (2001)
Sam Makes Trouble (2002)
The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (2002)
The Mystery of the Star Ruby (2002)
The Stuffed Bear Mystery (2002)
The Black Widow Spider Mystery (2003)
The Comic Book Mystery (2003)
The Radio Mystery (2003)
Benny's Boxcar Sleepover (2004)
Keys and Clues for Benny (2004)
The Chocolate Sundae Mystery (2004)
The Clue in the Corn Maze (2004)
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (2004)
The Game Store Mystery (2005)
The Ghost of the Chattering Bones (2005)
The Mystery of the Orphan Train (2005)
The Sword of the Silver Knight (2005)
The Creature in Ogopogo Lake (2006)
The Giant Yo Yo Mystery (2006)
The Vanishing Passenger (2006)
The Box That Watch Found (2007)
The Boxcar Children Summer Special (2007)
The Boxcar Children Winter Special (2007)
The Seattle Puzzle (2007)
The Secret of the Mask (2007)
A Horse Named Dragon (2008)
The Boxcar Children Spring Break Special (2008)
The Canoe Trip Mystery (2008)
The Great Detective Race (2008)
The Mystery of the Hidden Beach (2008)
The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes (2008)
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies (2008)
The Mystery on Stage (2008)
The Tattletale Mystery (2008)
Castle Mystery #36 (2009)
Superstar Watch (2009)
The Boxcar Children Dog Lovers Special (2009)
The Dog-Gone Mystery (2009)
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery (2009)
The Mystery at the Crooked House (2009)
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map (2009)
The Spy Game (2009)
The Vampire Mystery (2009)
The Boxcar Children Spooky Special (2010)
The Cupcake Caper (2010)
The Pumpkin Head Mystery (2010)
The Spy in the Bleachers (2010)
The Animal Shelter Mystery (2011)
The Camp Out Mystery (2011)
The Clue in the Recycling Bin (2011)
The Great Turkey Heist (2011)
The Mystery Girl (2011)
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog (2011)
The Mystery of the Mixed Up Zoo (2011)
The Mystery of the Purple Pool (2011)
The Mystery of the Singing Ghost (2011)
The Garden Thief (2012)
The Boardwalk Mystery (2013)
The Boxcar Children Spooktacular Special (2013)
The Mystery of the Fallen Treasure (2013)
The Return of the Graveyard Ghost (2013)
The Boxcar Children Guide to Adventure (2014)
The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard (2014)
The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit (2014)
The Boxcar Children Ghost-hunting Special (2015)
The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede (2015)
The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol (2015)
The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones (2015)
The Sleepy Hollow Mystery (2015)
Hidden in the Haunted School (2016)
The Celebrity Cat Caper (2016)
The Election Day Dilemma (2016)
The Legend of the Irish Castle (2016)
The Day of the Dead Mystery (2018)
Other books in order
The House of Delight (1916)
Boxcar Children Mysteries (1996)
Secret of Superstition Mountain (2023)
The Code-Breaking Mystery (2023)
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About Gertrude Chandler Warner
Gertrude Chandler Warner was an American author, mainly of children's stories. She was most famous for writing the original book of The Boxcar Children and for the next 18 books in the series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gertrude Chandler Warner FAQ
- How many books has Gertrude Chandler Warner written?
- Gertrude Chandler Warner published 3 novels, 28 novellas, 142 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gertrude Chandler Warner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Boxcar Children.
- What is Gertrude Chandler Warner's last book?
- The Movie Star Mystery (1948).
- What is Gertrude Chandler Warner's most famous book?
- The Boxcar Children (1924) is Gertrude Chandler Warner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gertrude Chandler Warner's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Gertrude Chandler Warner are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.