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168 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807509258
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Publication date: 01 November 2017
Description
The classic story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find an abandoned boxcar in the forest and decide to make it their home. Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,094 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 69%
hopeful 33%
funny 23%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 39% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content168 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807509258
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Publication date: 01 November 2017
Description
The classic story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find an abandoned boxcar in the forest and decide to make it their home. Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,094 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 69%
hopeful 33%
funny 23%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 39% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content