The Box-Car Children - Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Box-Car Children

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

  • Release Date: 2021-06-30
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 418 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

Gertrude Chandler Warner was a first-grade teacher when she wrote The Boxcar Children about orphaned siblings Henry, Jess, Violet, and Benny Alden. The Alden kids face two choices: Go live with a grandfather they’ve never met, or find a place of their own to call home. They choose the latter, eventually taking shelter in an abandoned boxcar hidden in the middle of a forest. Soon, older brother Henry finds a job, while the girls cook, clean, and take care of little Benny. The foursome decorate their home with “treasures” from a nearby garbage dump and even build a pool—but just when they’re feeling secure and settled, Violet falls ill, forcing the Aldens to seek medical care in town.

This delightful children’s book was so well received, Warner wrote 18 more books about the Aldens before her death. Ghostwriters continued her work, writing over 140 additional Boxcar books. Discover for yourself why people around the world still read this beloved series.

Reviews

  • Box car children….

    5
    By HuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuHuH
    They do not have licenses
  • I read this 35 years ago and again today.

    5
    By KCE1978
    Marvelous and completely underrated. This book is one of the few that I remember from my childhood. I love this book. It teaches children the importance of family, resilience, respect, hard work and self sufficiency. I loved every single character (except maybe bratty Bennie). Just a classic. Then and now.
  • I love that story!

    5
    By OC Maman
    I love the storyline and the narrator! Uplifting cute little story. I’m in my menopause and I like to sleep listening to audiobooks, for my insomnia. This is perfect for me. It’s a positive storyline with a soothing voice.
  • Love It!

    5
    By Bobaaaa 🧋
    I love this book!
  • Boxcar children.

    5
    By wycollins
    This story was read to us as children 70 years ago and never forgotten.
  • Wholesome

    5
    By Lexylu100000000
    Such a wholesome story of a young family that loves each other and takes care of each other. A beautiful and calming read. Perfect for reading to you children.
  • Charming

    5
    By BobertJMurphy
    This book is full of kindness.
  • Amazing book that hits me with nostalgia every time

    5
    By kaiguy2007
    This book is an amazing classic which takes you back to your younger days and hits every heartstring along the way. It’s a great story about 4 kids, lwho learn the importance of taking care of each other and gives a fantastic message about family
  • Heart warming

    5
    By browneyesfishin
    A great story of 4 children living on their own. Very heart warming
  • Absolutely the best children’s series

    5
    By ADB1982
    I read these series in the 80s and 90s when I was little, and I still think they’re wonderful. There are a TON of books and I love them all. Anne of Green Gables and Boxcar Children are probably the best things you can ever read as a young girl :). (And anything by Joan Lowry Nixon if you love a mystery!)