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The Day of the Dead Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Day of the Dead Mystery

A Day of the Dead Holiday Special

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · August 26, 2025

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Dia de los Muertos celebrations and holiday traditions
Themes
Dia de los Muertos celebration, Helping friends, Holiday preparations
Genres
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Day of the Dead Stories, Chapter Books

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About this book

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out—that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in Dia de los Muertos celebrations and holiday traditions
  • Readers who enjoy mysteries about helping friends

Where it sits

Chapter Books80%
Mysteries & Detective Stories76%
Day of the Dead Stories67%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Day of the Dead Stories
  • Mysteries & Detective Stories
Authors
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
August 26, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Dia de los Muertos celebration · Helping friends · Holiday preparations
Reading lane
Action & Adventure