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154 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812481532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1989
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 7,017 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 68%
hopeful 32%
funny 22%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 28% | 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
Medical content, Abandonment, Sexism154 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812481532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1989
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 7,017 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 68%
hopeful 32%
funny 22%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 28% | 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
Medical content, Abandonment, Sexism