| Warner, G. (1977). The boxcar children. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co. |
The four Alden children are orphans and they are determined to stay together. They run away and soon find themselves living in an old railroad boxcar in the woods. They experience many adventures as they attempt to survive living in a boxcar.
My Impression:
The Boxcar Children series is a delightful series involving various mysteries these children take part in solving. This first book in the series sets the stage for the numerous books to follow. The first book in the series was originally published in 1942. The story of these responsible children does reflect the way of life of the 1940s. Inspite of the age of the story students do still enjoy the adventures of these children.
Reviews:
The Boxcar Children
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
K-3rd. This is the first book in the series about the Boxcar Children. The Alden children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, are orphans. They could live with their grandfather, but they are afraid he would be mean to them. So they decide to take care of themselves and find a home in an old, abandoned boxcar. They are very resourceful and take care of themselves rather well. But when Violet gets sick, they must find help. Find out if Violet gets well and learn about the surprise in store for the Boxcar children when they finally meet their grandfather.
Jeanenne. (n.d.). The Boxcar Children. Children's Literature Reviews. Retrieved from www.clcd.com
Suggested Library Use:
A lesson could be developed taking the original Boxcar Children book(s) and the new graphic novel adaptation of the Boxcar Children and compare and contrast the two books.
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
K-3rd. This is the first book in the series about the Boxcar Children. The Alden children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, are orphans. They could live with their grandfather, but they are afraid he would be mean to them. So they decide to take care of themselves and find a home in an old, abandoned boxcar. They are very resourceful and take care of themselves rather well. But when Violet gets sick, they must find help. Find out if Violet gets well and learn about the surprise in store for the Boxcar children when they finally meet their grandfather.
Jeanenne. (n.d.). The Boxcar Children. Children's Literature Reviews. Retrieved from www.clcd.com
Suggested Library Use:
A lesson could be developed taking the original Boxcar Children book(s) and the new graphic novel adaptation of the Boxcar Children and compare and contrast the two books.
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