The Boxcar Children, by Gertrude Chandler Warner & L. Kate Deal

Four brave siblings in search of a home found a life of adventure. Join the Boxcar Children on their very first adventure in this illustrated chapter book series loved by generations of readers.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphan brothers and sisters. The only way to ensure they stay together, is to make it on their own. When they find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it their home, and become the Boxcar Children.

What began as a single story about the Alden Children has turned into a series that continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow. Introduce a new generation of readers to this timeless classic.

- 154 pages
- Early chapter book format
- First part of the Boxcar Children series
- Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Illustrated by L. Kate Deal
- Recommended for ages 7 to 10

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