The Box-Car Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Box-Car Children

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner with Dorothy Lake Gregory (Illustrator)

122 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced
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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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,096 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
lighthearted 68%
hopeful 33%
funny 22%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 38% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | 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: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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