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The Boxcar Children
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Book Brief
160
Novel • Fiction
Northeastern United States • 1920s
1924
Middle grade
7-12 years
580L
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
140,810 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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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 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.
140,810 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
160
Novel • Fiction
Northeastern United States • 1920s
1924
Middle grade
7-12 years
580L
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