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The story follows four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find solace in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. Their lives take a turn when they discover their grandfather is actually a kind and wealthy man, contrary to their initial beliefs. Choosing to live with him, they retain their cherished boxcar as a playhouse in his backyard. This classic tale, revered in educational circles, showcases themes of family, resilience, and adventure, and has inspired adaptations including a 2014 film and a sequel.
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The Box Car Children, Gertrude Chandler Warner
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Box Car Children
- Subtitle
- Facsimile of 1924 First Edition with Illustrations in Color
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 86
- ISBN13
- 9781684223411
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books
- Description
- The story follows four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find solace in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. Their lives take a turn when they discover their grandfather is actually a kind and wealthy man, contrary to their initial beliefs. Choosing to live with him, they retain their cherished boxcar as a playhouse in his backyard. This classic tale, revered in educational circles, showcases themes of family, resilience, and adventure, and has inspired adaptations including a 2014 film and a sequel.