The Boxcar Children

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Call Number: J Mystery / Warner, Gertrude, Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Boxcar Children 1
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch

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Charming submitted by smv on June 18, 2011, 9:49pm This book has struck something in my heart from first grade, when this was the read-aloud book in my classroom. I remember that my teacher would read the first book in a series to us (the class) and then leave the rest of the series for us to read. This book has a well-set plot that compliments suspense (being a mystery, the suspense is natural) and surprise with a charming set of characters that have been seen in the 200-odd book series. The Alden family is making their way towards being hit characters and the cover design is beautiful.

Really good book! submitted by jeromeng on July 9, 2011, 3:30pm This book inspired me to read other books in this series

Wonderful! submitted by Meg98 on July 14, 2011, 8:37am This book was always my favorte in the entire series. Even with much less of the mystery element, it still was very charming and I've always loved it. The entire series is a great collection of books for eager elementary readers.

The Boxcar Children submitted by Smiles on July 19, 2011, 1:53pm This book is really good and once you read it, you will want to read the whole series.

Really Good submitted by aschulte on July 21, 2011, 3:28pm Really Good

Good! submitted by Margaretta on July 26, 2011, 12:05pm Great books for young readers!

Great Start to Long Series submitted by tree64 on August 11, 2011, 12:56am This book was a really good book for me as a young child. I would really recommend it to kids reading in the elementary school level range. It is exciting and draws you in, making you want to read the rest of the books in the series, although that is probably very hard, since there are over 100 of them.

Great! submitted by 0liviap0pp on August 20, 2011, 6:49am This book is really great.

Still Compelling Today submitted by rwright on August 3, 2012, 1:39pm I read and loved this series of books when I was a child in the 1980s and early 1990s. The language used between the siblings may feel a bit dated today, but the allure of children surviving on their own never fades. I remember being as absorbed in all the details of eating and drinking and going about a day's work as I was in the mystery plots. A good series for young readers, one that stands the test of time.

The boxcar children submitted by Jacy on June 16, 2013, 8:13pm The boxcar children is a great series for young readers, focusing on four orphaned children living in a boxcar.

Fun submitted by rlmorgan on July 30, 2013, 8:15pm This was one of my favorite series growing up, and the first book was the one I'd read over and over again. It's a fun book and a good start for mysteries. It's still fun to read as an adult.

Amazing!! submitted by sophas on August 16, 2014, 12:10pm When you are in Early Elementary these books are the perfect books that bring adventure and are not boring(at that age.)However if you are older you will start to realize that they are way to predictable and you can tell who did it by the 2nd chapter:( The four Alden children also have a little too much of a defined personality, but if you are littler you probably would like that. Overall this is a very good book.

fun submitted by Jada Lee on June 29, 2015, 8:33pm I like this book a lot!

nice submitted by yslee on July 17, 2015, 8:05pm good and enjoyable book for younger children;)

A classic submitted by shosh.lenski on August 25, 2015, 9:41pm I remember reading these books on the bus on my way to kindergarten. An enduring classic.

Wonderful book submitted by rachel on June 18, 2016, 5:56pm I really enjoyed this book. It is about four kids named Benny, Jessie, Henry and Violet. They are stranded in a boxcar after their parents have died.

Really Good submitted by SadieRose on August 28, 2017, 9:38am My daughter likes boxcar children because the kids are independent.

Childhood submitted by charbutcool on June 19, 2018, 1:14am Pretty good series! My class read these once in second grade and I remember loving every second of it. It's a classic (and the current me doesn't exactly read a lot of those)!

The Classic submitted by timdufresne on July 18, 2018, 2:11pm Touching and saccharine sweet this story of strife and family still strikes a chord with me.

Classic submitted by blue77rose on July 19, 2018, 10:11pm I grew up reading these and now my daughter loves them. Also engaging for younger siblings. A good read aloud book.

Great submitted by zmclaugh on July 20, 2018, 8:40pm This is a great beginning to a classic mystery series.

Combines two enduring kids' genres submitted by FordAlpha on July 30, 2018, 1:33pm Survival stories and kid-detective stories are two of the classic genres for kids, and "The Boxcar Children" combines both--a recipe for an enduringly popular tale.

Childhood favorite submitted by halliejewell on July 30, 2018, 6:06pm Loved this as a kid, can’t wait for my kids to be old enough to read the collection as well!

Ok submitted by kphibbs on August 12, 2018, 4:20pm I Kind of Like it

Great read for early readers submitted by lylee1001 on August 13, 2018, 8:21pm Finding books for early readers is harder. You want to challenge their skills but also honor their emotional development. Gertrude Warner, a school teacher, wanted the same thing. So she sat down and wrote these wonderful books.

The children in these book are independent and bright. They have character and self-worth. They model and encourage problems solving, team work, and resilience.

The writing is excellent and the stories engaging. Warner wrote #1-12. The quality declines somewhat beyond that, get just awful in the 80s-100s, and then gets better again.

Boxcar Children submitted by SBNB on August 15, 2018, 7:46pm This is a great story. Good book for kids.

Yes submitted by autumnmist on August 15, 2019, 3:40am I grew up loving this book. I can't wait to read it with my kids

Adorable! submitted by the_real_garfield on August 3, 2020, 9:15pm This book shines a message on love and having a good relationship with your family. It shows how you can do anything with love and unity. This is an adorable, suspenseful read, and I definitely recommend this for anyone in elementary school! These series were one of my favorites as a kid!

a classic submitted by .-.-.-. on June 15, 2022, 10:18am The start of a great series. I definitely recommend this if you are struggling to find any other books to read.

Great submitted by TLW1998 on June 21, 2022, 8:38pm My 6-7 year old daughter and I love reading The Boxcar Children books. The kids in the books have good morals, values, and manners, and they are very independent. There is usually a mystery to solve. This book takes place during Christmas time. Charming.

Timeless submitted by Bookeepers on August 8, 2022, 8:42pm My kids love these as much as I did!

adventurous kids submitted by mayaisAWESOME on August 28, 2022, 3:38pm this book is about 4 kids that live in an old boxcar. They are creative. It's a good book and I would read it again.

A childhood favorite submitted by suprana on July 24, 2023, 11:36am This is one of my favorite series from my childhood. I loved reading about the adventures of the 4 kids, and I think this book was a great start to the series and made me want to read the rest. Highly recommend this book and this series!