Surprise Island (Boxcar Children, #2) (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels, #2) (Boxcar Children Mysteries, #2)

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Mary Gehr (Illustrator)

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Surprise Island in the second book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to their new friend—than meets the eye.

What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

• ISBN10: 0807576735
• ISBN13: 9780807576731
• Publish Date: 1 January 1949
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780807576731

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

While I read this as an epub from @Netgalley on my nookcolor and it was a bit rough, I think there is a lot of potential. My issue was that the font was too small to read comfortably in speech bubbles and such. However, on a bigger screen like an ipad or other larger tablet it might be fine. Also unknown to me, but perhaps in a real epub copy one might be able to zoom. This was my first attempt to read a graphic novel on my nook.

It eould also be great on a computer screen or in real print form. The story was good and the images fun. A neat way to bring in another way to interact with the beloved quartet of The Boxcar Children.

Originally posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2011/11/16/surprise-island/