The Boxcar Children, Special Edition by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children, Special Edition

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner with L. Kate Deal (Illustrator)

163 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Orphaned and alone but determined to stay together, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden set off on their own and turned an abandoned boxcar into their home. The Boxcar Children, published over sixty-five years ago in 1942, has captured the imag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,094 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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