1 hour, 47 minutes • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807274095
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 10 July 2018
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 5,748 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 29%
funny 21%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 12%
inspiring 11%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 37% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content
1 hour, 47 minutes • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807274095
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 10 July 2018
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 5,748 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 29%
funny 21%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 12%
inspiring 11%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 37% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content