The Boxcar Children
About this book
Orphaned siblings Henry, Jessie, Benny, and Violet are determined not to be separated after the deaths of their parents. Fearing being sent away to live with their cruel, frightening grandfather, they run away and discover an abandoned boxcar in the woods. They convert the boxcar into a safe, comfortable home and learn to take care of themselves. But when Violet becomes deathly ill, the children are forced to seek out help at the risk of their newfound freedom. This original 1924 edition contains a few small difference from the revised 1942 edition most readers are familiar with, but the basic story beloved by children remains essentially untouched.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 39 readers · 173 pages · ≈ 3 h 12 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Boxcar Children?
About ≈ 3 h 12 m — 173 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Boxcar Children?
173 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Boxcar Children?
It sits on the Drama, Adventure, Mystery shelves.
Is The Boxcar Children in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Boxcar Children?
The main characters include Boxcar Children, Henry James Alden, Jessica Alden, Violet Alden.
Where does The Boxcar Children take place?
It is set in Middlesex, Silver City.
Who wrote The Boxcar Children?
Gertrude Chandler Warner.
Where can I read The Boxcar Children online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library