The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children #1

Gertrude Chandler Warner with L. Kate Deal (Illustrator)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

160 pages | first published 1942

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The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
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Summary of 4630 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
lighthearted 62%
hopeful 29%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 14%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 25%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 29% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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