The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm by Patricia MacLachlan

The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm

The Boxcar Children #0.5

Patricia MacLachlan with Tim Jessell (Illustrator)

119 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade lighthearted slow-paced
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Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, they're happy--"the best family of all," Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countrysid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 60%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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