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The Boxcar Children

by Gertrude Chandler Warner Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS FOR YOUNG R

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A home the siblings make for themselves

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A home the siblings make for themselves

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphaned siblings determined to stay together. When they find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they turn it into a home, setting the stage for a story that brings family solidarity together with adventure and mystery. As the first book in the Boxcar Children series, it introduces the Alden children and their resourcefulness as they begin making a life on their own. The paperback edition is illustrated and presented as a chapter book.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in sibling adventures.
  • Young readers who enjoy mysteries and stories about children finding ways to live independently.

Themes

Family solidarityResourcefulnessIndependenceAdventure and mystery

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Book overview

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home--and become the Boxcar Children!

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(R) series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
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