Gertrude Chandler WarnerMystery · Children's Books·1890–1979
The Boxcar Children
Synopsis
Four orphaned siblings, fearing their cruel grandfather, run away and make an abandoned boxcar their home. They learn to rely on each other and survive in the wilderness. But when one of them falls gravely ill, they must risk exposure to find help, testing their newfound independence and courage.
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Prose complexity 1/10
Content warnings (1)
Death Of A Parent
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AliceAunt JaneBenjamin AldenBoxcar ChildrenBoxcar children (fictitious characters)Brothers and sistersCarsChildrenChildren DetectivesConduct of lifeDetective and mystery fictionDetectives, ChildrenDr. McAllisterDr. MooreFamiliasFamilyFamily LifeFiccíon juvenilGrandparentsHenry James AldenHigh interest-low vocabulary booksHomeless personsHuèrfanosJames Henry AldenJessica AldenJohn Joseph AldenJuvenile audienceJuvenile worksMiddlesexMikeMystery and SuspenseOrphansRailroad CarsRailroadsRailroad storiesRunaway childrenSilver CityUncle AndyViolet AldenWatch
Henry AldenProtagonist
The eldest Alden sibling, calm, hardworking and protective, who finds odd jobs in town to feed his brother and sisters.
Jessie AldenProtagonist
The organized, motherly older sister who discovers the abandoned boxcar and keeps the children fed and the home in order.
Violet AldenProtagonist
The shy, sensitive sister, skilled at painting and sewing, who makes the boxcar feel like a real home.
Benny AldenSupporting
The youngest Alden, about six, who loves food and is learning to read; his appetite and cheer keep spirits up.
Watch (Boxcar Children)Supporting
The stray dog the children take in, a wire fox terrier who acts as the family's loyal watchdog.
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