Reviews

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

timeislikeariver's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted

3.5

this series was so incredibly formative for me as a kid

gatosenojados's review against another edition

4.0

I love this book. it makes me want to go on adventures.

mjhj888's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Another book read at bedtime. I hardly had any childhood memories of this one, except that I liked it. It is definitely written for an early reader, and the children's adventures seem such fun. But, as an adult, it was nice to read that grown-ups had their eyes on these children the whole time.

storybrooke13's review against another edition

4.0

I was feeling nostalgic & wanted to reread this since I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. It’s still fun & cute (yes, I teared up at the end oops) and I get why I loved the series as a second grader.

I listened to the audiobook & the voice the performer used for the youngest boy was so annoying

lucazani11's review against another edition

3.0

The Boxcar Children is a classic children's book series written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. The series follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings - Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny - who run away and live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children rely on their resourcefulness and creativity to survive and have many adventures along the way. The series has been beloved by generations of children since its first publication in 1924 and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, television, and other media

book_concierge's review against another edition

4.0

This is the first in a very popular series for children. First published in 1924 it introduces readers to the four orphaned siblings: Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny. Nothing is said about how they came to be all alone, but they do have a grandfather whom they believe does not like them, since he never came to see them.

But they are very resourceful and work well as a team. They find an old boxcar on a section of abandoned railway, which is near a running brook and not too far from a town. Henry, the oldest finds work mowing the lawn and doing other chores for a doctor and his mother, while Jessie and Violet work to make a “home.” It’s a grand adventure and a charming story with a happy ending. Perfect for the intended audience.

I can certainly see why the books are so popular and wonder why I never read them as a child. I think I would have loved them. (And I may read more of the series.)

babs_reviews's review against another edition

5.0

Loved reading this one with my little <3

ketutar's review against another edition

3.0

It's too short and too... obvious. Of course, the children are all perfect. Of course, nothing bad happens. Of course, things happen in the most convenient way. Of course, they happen to find exactly what they need and want. Of course.
I didn't like the... how to put it... the doctor's meddling. Or how their dad scared them about their grandfather.
I liked the kids, I liked their adventures, I liked their attitude. I would have liked to read a more detailed, more "realistic" version. I mean, I don't wish any ill towards the children for the story to be better, but... maybe let "bad thing" happen closer to winter, and maybe the doctor could have talked with Henry more, or maybe Henry and the old man could have become friends...

blank_blank's review against another edition

5.0

She looks me dead in the eyes and says, "Hey, Brian

If you still believe in the Lord above

Get on your hands and knees and pray for us

Get on your hands and knees and pray for us"
i hate growing up

allisonw0617's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

3.0