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

The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm

Patricia MacLachlan

119 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy--"the best family of all," Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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