One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny were orphans--Boxcar Children--looking for a place to live, determined to make it on their own.
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Children's NOTES Boxcar Children Redux Two titles mark a landmark anniversary of a classic series. The first, The Boxcar Children 60th Anniversary Edition by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illus. by L. Kate Deal, contains the original text, with an introduction by Barbara Elleman, as well as a brief biography of the author, b&w photos and "An Open Letter to Children Who Ask How I Happened to Write The Boxcar Children," all contained in a handsomely designed volume. (Sept)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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"An impeccable production of a compelling story..." --Publishers Weekly
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I am an 17 year old girl, and I can honestly say that when I think back to reading in my childhood, Ill never forget the amazing story of The Boxcar children. It was the first book I totally read on my own, and it is a classic in its own right. I remember bringing the book home from the library, and not being able to take my eyes of the pages for one second. I believe i finished the book in one day. I'll never forget this triumphent, suspensefilled story. It was a huge part of my childhood, and I hope to one day be able to read this story to my children.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The characters are cardboard, the writing is clunky, and the dialogue is stiffer than a two-by-four. It was written in 1942, and many details may be puzzling to twenty-first century kids: cloth handkerchiefs, glass milk bottles, dump-picking, store purchases wrapped in paper and string, and no antibiotic drugs. The assumptions about gender roles have aged badly, too, but that's another review.
BUT, my seven-year old can't wait to find out what happens next and (though I'm reading this one *to* her) could readily read the book herself to find out . . . and that's worth two extra stars. Give it a try: if the beginning chapter-book-reader in your life likes it, there's a lot more where this one came from!
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A classic book. I read it aloud to my six-year-old daughter and four-year-old son and they enjoy it. This is the more traditional series of books for kids this age; if you like this, you'll likely want to check out the Magic Tree House books, which are a modern twist.
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A Modern Children's Classic!
Reason for Reading: This is another book from the Random Bookshelf that I am reading from this year.The Boxcar Children have played a big part in my and my children's lives. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nicola Manning
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I received this item in the time represented by the seller. The book is in great shape and as discribed in ad. Will buy from this seller again in the future
Published on May 21 2010 by Linda R. Artman
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Gertrude Warner Museum
I also read this book as a child. I did not put it aside till I was finished. The copy I read was signed by Miss Warner as she had been my mother's teacher. Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by H. A. Steere
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Fun to read for grown up kids!
When I was nine years old and in fourth grade (never mind how long ago that was) I found THE BOXCAR CHILDREN when the Bookmobile came to our school. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by L. L Teuling
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Second Best Book I've Ever Read
This is a great book! Four orphans afraid of their grandfather settle down in an abandoned boxcar. Their names are: Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry. Read more
Published on May 15 2004
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Love the Series
I loved them and my kids now love them. The only problem is that some of them are a bit dated in the storyline. Read more
Published on May 1 2004
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Excellent Chapter Book Series
Four young orphans run away from a grandfather they have never even met. They make their home in an abandoned boxcar and are able to rely on onky themselves. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by ardnam
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Perfect for The Young Readers
I so much enjoyed this book because it brought back memories. This piece of history should be apart of any elementary school reading curriculum. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2003 by Joy
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Are they orphans?
The Boxcar Childrens is a great book. It is about four children that are orphans. The story takes place in a small village called Greenfield. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2003
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boxcar children rate 5
i liked the boxcar children because it is an adventure and funny book,and it shows people that you have to be considerate of the people around you. Read more
Published on Aug 4 2003
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