The boxcar children

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The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner L. Kate Deal, Illustrator, Albert Whitman & Company, 1942 This is the story of Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny, four orphaned children who make their home in an abandoned railway car after their parents death. They fear their grandfather for some reason and though they try to make a go of it on their own their success is short lived. In the golden days they dig a swimming hole, scavenge the dump for useful items, Henry gets a job which provides…

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Jia Tolentino on the 1924 and 1942 versions of the children’s book “The Boxcar Children,” and how the story line embraces the Protestant work ethic.

Jordan officially started junior high! We’re excited to begin our first FIAR chapter book study with The Boxcar Children. I read this book to the kids when Jordan was in preschool. We continue to r…

I love finding unit studies and free printables to go along with books that we are reading in our homeschool. Adding extra resources to what we are reading can really add to the fun and give your children extra learning experiences.The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner was one of the first chapter books I remember reading when I was little. The story always resonated with me and is one I don't ever forget. This is a classic book that I think everyone should read. If your children…

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Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children® chapter books with this classic boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!