The mystery of the star ruby

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Title:

The mystery of the star ruby

Author:

Warner, Gertrude Chandler, 1890-1979, author.

Soileau, Hodges.

Series:

Boxcar children mysteries ;

Series Number:

89.

Summary:

The Aldens take part in a hunt at a gem mine and discover that someone is out to sabotage the contest.

Physical Description:

120 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Genre:

Detective and mystery fiction.

Subject Term:

Child detectives -- Juvenile fiction.

Precious stones -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Soileau, Hodges.

Publisher:

A. Whitman,

Publication Date:

2001

2002

ISBN:

9780807555095

9780807555101

Publication Information:

Morton Grove, Ill. : A. Whitman, 2001.

Call Number:

J BOXCAR # 89

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The Alden children are visiting a gem mine that is holding its annual gem-hunting competition. It's not long before Jessie makes a fabulous find. But just when she's about to win the contest for finding the biggest ruby, her gem disappears! Now instead of digging for rocks, the Aldens are digging for clues. Who wants to win the contest so much that they would steal from the Boxcar Children?

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Henry, Jessie, Violet and Bennie Alden, the Boxcar Children, are going gem-hunting!Jessie finds a stunning ruby in the annual Ruby Hollow Gem Mine competition, but before she can enter it in the competition, it disappears! Has she just lost it, or did someone take it? Now, instead of digging for gems, the children dig for clues. Who wants to win so much that they'd steal from children? They're determined to find out! Excerpted from The Boxcar Children: The Mystery of the Star Ruby by Gertrude Chandler Warner All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

1. The Contest	p. 1
2. Mysterious Lights	p. 15
3. Jewels in the Dirt	p. 24
4. The Mixed-up Backpacks	p. 34
5. The Figure in White	p. 45
6. Jessie's Treasure	p. 57
7. The Robbery	p. 70
8. Buried Treasure	p. 83
9. "This Is My Final Warning!"	p. 94
10. A Thief Among Us	p. 106

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