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The Boxcar Children (Library Binding)

by Gertrude Chandler Warner (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

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From Publishers Weekly

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 an alternate Library Binding edition.


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Here we have an audio version of volume 1of The Boxcar Children Series, the chronicle of the four Alden children. Four children from the reviewer's family comment on the titles. Sarah (age 13): "She doesn't do the grandfather very well." Asher (age 10): "The narrator is okay with the girls, but I don't like the way she does boys." In fact, there is little attempt at characterization. Akiva (age 6), followed by Aryeh (age 4), carried the player around the house for days, enjoying the stories immensely. Akiva's and Aryeh's opinion of the tapes: "Fine." Newman's saccharine narration irritates the adult ear but evidently is quite acceptable to six and four-year-olds. This set is strictly for small children; they love it. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The first book I remember reading on my own..., Jul 19 2008
By Lori D. St Aubin "Jill" (Windsor) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxcar Children (Paperback)
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gertrude Warner Museum, Jul 11 2004
By H. A. Steere (Putnam, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxcar Children (Paperback)
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. I live in Putnam, CT where Miss Warner lived. The Gertrude Chandler Warner Museum has recently opened in an old boxcar. It has been renovated and sits very near the railroad station she lived near as a child. A google search will bring up some items on the museum. I never met Miss Warner but, by all accounts, she was a wonderful woman.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read for grown up kids!, Jun 11 2004
By L. L Teuling "meloroze" (McAllen, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxcar Children (Paperback)
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. I checked it out and started reading it, and couldn't put it down.

About two weeks ago I decided to read it again. I was still taken in and charmed by its ease of reading and its very well-written plot.

It's about four orphaned children who have to fend for themselves and they find and old boxcar in the woods and they use it for shelter and manage to survive -- surprisingly well. The ending is happy, but for the young reader, the plot can keep them on edge until the story is over.

Some might criticize this book as being "dated," but I have found that a good story will come through in spite of the chronological time in which it happenned. For myself, I found it fun and refreshing to read. Things STILL can turn out well.

I'll make a guess that parents who read this story to their children will enjoy it as much as the kids do!

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 11 2003 by Joy

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars Aging Badly, But OK For Ages 6-9
The characters are cardboard, the writing is clunky, and the dialogue is stiffer than a two-by-four. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2003 by A. Bowdoin Vanriper

4.0 out of 5 stars Living in a boxcar...
Gertrude Chandler Warner's books about four orphans who solve mysteries have been delighting children for over 50 years. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2003 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2002 by K. Kainula

4.0 out of 5 stars The Boxcar Children
This is great book about 4 orphaned kids running away from their grandfather. They use a old boxcar as their new home.
I really think that this is a good book. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2002

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