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The Boxcar Children

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1924

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Gertrude Warner

The Boxcar Children

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1924
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northeastern United States • 1920s

Publication Year

1924

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

580L

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Super Short Summary

In The Boxcar Children, four orphaned children find shelter in an abandoned railroad boxcar and learn to live independently in the woods while hiding from their feared grandfather. As they craft a new home with limited resources, they form strong bonds and develop self-reliance, ultimately discovering the truth about their grandfather's intentions.

Adventurous

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

140,810 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gertrude Warner's The Boxcar Children receives praise for its timeless, heartwarming story and engaging portrayal of resourceful siblings living in a boxcar. Readers admire the book's simplicity and positive themes. However, some critics find the characters underdeveloped and the plot dated. Overall, it's a charming read for younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Boxcar Children?

Readers who would enjoy The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner are typically children aged 7-12 who appreciate mystery, adventure, and familial bonds. Fans of Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby Series or Enid Blyton's The Famous Five will find the resourcefulness and unity of the Alden siblings particularly engaging.

4.4

140,810 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northeastern United States • 1920s

Publication Year

1924

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

580L

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