Gertrude Chandler Warner Reading Order
11 series · 207 books · Born 1890-04-16
Gertrude Chandler Warner was an American children's author best known for launching the Boxcar Children series, one of the most enduring franchises in juvenile literature. Her prolific career spanned over a century of publication, producing more than 200 books across multiple series that blended mystery, adventure, and educational content for young readers. Warner's gift for creating resourceful young characters and compelling plots made her a foundational figure in children's mystery fiction, influencing generations of readers and establishing a template that continues through numerous adaptations and series expansions today.
Boxcar Children Series
Likely Complete139 books (1942–2023)
Start with The Boxcar Children, the first of 139 books in the Boxcar Children series.
Start this series with The Boxcar Children
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Boxcar Children Endangered Animals Series
Likely Complete4 books (2022–2022)
Start with Mystery of the Spotted Leopard, the first of 4 books in the Boxcar Children Endangered Animals series.
Start this series with Mystery of the Spotted Leopard
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Boxcar Children Graphic Novels Series
Complete14 books (2009–2011)
Start with Blue Bay Mystery, the first of 14 books in the Boxcar Children Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with Blue Bay Mystery
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Boxcar Children Special Series
Complete21 books (1993–2003)
Start with The Mystery on the Ice, the first of 21 books in the Boxcar Children Special series.
Start this series with The Mystery on the Ice
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1926–1928)
Start with Good Americans: First Lessons for the Littlest Ones and read in order.
Start this series with Good Americans: First Lessons for the Littlest Ones
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1947–1947)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1916–2020)
Start with The House of Delight, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The House of Delight
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Plays Series
Complete1 book (1956–1956)
The Adventures of Benny and Watch Series
Complete12 books (1998–2004)
Start with A Present for Grandfather, the first of 12 books in the The Adventures of Benny and Watch series.
Start this series with A Present for Grandfather
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The Boxcar Children Great Adventure Series
Complete5 books (2017–2017)
Start with Journey on a Runaway Train, the first of 5 books in the The Boxcar Children Great Adventure series.
Start this series with Journey on a Runaway Train
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The Jessie Files Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with Talk of the Town(With: Stacia Deutsch) and read in order.
Start this series with Talk of the Town(With: Stacia Deutsch)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gertrude Chandler Warner written?
- Gertrude Chandler Warner has written 207 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1916 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Gertrude Chandler Warner series?
- Here are the first books in Gertrude Chandler Warner's series: Boxcar Children: The Boxcar Children; Boxcar Children Endangered Animals: Mystery of the Spotted Leopard; Boxcar Children Graphic Novels: Blue Bay Mystery; Boxcar Children Special: The Mystery on the Ice; Non-Fiction: Good Americans: First Lessons for the Littlest Ones.
- What order should I read Gertrude Chandler Warner's books?
- We recommend reading Gertrude Chandler Warner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Gertrude Chandler Warner's series complete?
- Gertrude Chandler Warner has 8 completed series.