The Boxcar Children (the Boxcar Children, No. 1) by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children (the Boxcar Children, No. 1)

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner with Aimee Lilly (Narrator)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

1 hour, 47 minutes | first published 1942

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The classic story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find an abandoned boxcar in the forest and decide to make it their home. Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations ...
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Summary of 4722 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 60%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 21%
funny 20%
relaxing 13%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 3%
dark 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 30% | Character: 12% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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