The Garden Thief: A Spring Holiday Special
A springtime garden mystery
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A springtime garden mystery
A community garden’s missing vegetables and damaged plots turn a helping visit into a mystery for the Alden children. The setup brings together neighborhood cooperation, vegetable gardening, and the Boxcar Children’s investigation, with Mr. Yee’s beloved plot at the heart of the trouble. As a holiday special, the story is framed around spring and the shared work of caring for a community space.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Children ages 9–12 who enjoy mysteries featuring the Boxcar Children.
- Young readers interested in gardens, vegetables, and community settings.
- Readers looking for a spring holiday-themed juvenile fiction story.
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