Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They're protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what's going on and help save the sea turtles?

At the same time that the Alden children's efforts to raise money for a new hospital wing are being sabotaged by nasty tricks, they find their attempts to befriend the new girl Beth frustrated by her strange behavior.

When the Aldens have the chance to work at a candy factory, they try to find out who is sabotaging the candy and why.

When their favorite author fails to arrive as scheduled to speak at the local library, the Alden children investigate how he could board a train and never be seen again.

Benny wants adventure and finds it as he and the other Alden children help uncover the plan of those who would prevent ballooning from coming to Lloyd's Landing.

Benny is excited about having his first sleepover, but he and his friends are a little bit scared, too.

When Benny's friend comes to visit the Alden house with his two-year-old brother Sam, the younger boy makes trouble everywhere he goes.

Benny tries to figure out why his dog, Watch, keeps escaping from the yard.

While visiting an old mansion, the Aldens investigate the possibility that it may be haunted. Includes games and activities after text.