The Boxcar Children Fully Illustrated Edition by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children Fully Illustrated Edition

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner

168 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 4,844 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 60%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 21%
funny 19%
relaxing 14%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 12% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

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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