The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

46 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny, four orphaned brothers and sisters, suddenly appear in a small town. No one knows who these young wanderers are of where they have come from. Frightened to live with a grandfather they have never met, the children ...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 30%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 12%
inspiring 11%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | 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: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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