Engagement:
Genre:
Mystery
Published:
1924
Page Count:
154
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The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children
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1
Content Ratings
Light Themes
The children are orphans who fear their unknown grandfather and choose independence over the risk of cruelty; themes of self-sufficiency, sibling loyalty, and the eventual discovery of a loving family are central; the tone is warm and ultimately reassuring.
No Violence
There is no violence; the children face the challenge of survival but the tone is optimistic and the dangers are manageable.
Synopsis
Four orphaned siblings—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny—run away to avoid being sent to live with a grandfather they've never met, and make a home in an abandoned boxcar in the woods, surviving through resourcefulness and teamwork until they are eventually found. The first in a long-running series that has captivated generations.