Legend of the Vampire

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate…a local vampire legend?! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are so excited to meet Mr. Hudson, a famous local author! But strange things keep happening at his house and everyone seems to think it’s the vampire from local legend, the same one that inspired Mr. Hudson’s book. Can the Aldens get to the bottom of this mystery before it’s too late? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Vampire Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.