Boxcar Children: #1 by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children: #1

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner with Laurie Winkel (Narrator)

2 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 1942 (editions) user-added

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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 7,081 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
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

fast 58%
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

3.96

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