154 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812481532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1989
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,996 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 19%
funny 18%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 9%
emotional 7%
informative 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/injury detail
154 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812481532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1989
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,996 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 19%
funny 18%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 9%
emotional 7%
informative 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/injury detail