The Boxcar Children: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Orphaned siblings Henry, Jessie, Benny, and Violet are determined not to be separated after the deaths of their parents. Fearing being sent away to live with their cruel, frightening grandfather, they run away and discover an abandoned boxcar in the woods. They convert the boxcar into a safe, comfortable home and learn to take care of themselves. But when Violet becomes deathly ill, the children are forced to seek out help at the risk of their newfound freedom.
Quick facts about The Boxcar Children
- Title: The Boxcar Children
- Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
- First published: 1924
- Genre: orphans, juvenile fiction, brothers and sisters
- OpenLibrary ID: OL24656586W
Where to read The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Boxcar Children about?
Orphaned siblings Henry, Jessie, Benny, and Violet are determined not to be separated after the deaths of their parents.
Who wrote The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children was written by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
When was The Boxcar Children published?
The Boxcar Children was first published in 1924.
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